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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.41, 5,266.55 and 2,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.41, 5,266.55 and 2,050.52 is: 3,076.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.41 : 5,266.55 = 2,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.41/5,266.55 = 2,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.41x = 5,266.55 × 2,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.41x = 10,799,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,799,144.90/3,510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.32

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