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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.96, 3,773.60 and 2,110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.96, 3,773.60 and 2,110.72 is: 3,162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.96 : 3,773.60 = 2,110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.96/3,773.60 = 2,110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.96x = 3,773.60 × 2,110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.96x = 7,965,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,965,012.99/2,518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.02

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