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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.14, 3,766.72 and 1,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.14, 3,766.72 and 1,030.92 is: 1,545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.14 : 3,766.72 = 1,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.14/3,766.72 = 1,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.14x = 3,766.72 × 1,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.14x = 3,883,186.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,186.98/2,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.77

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