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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.66, 3,126.57 and 1,511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.66, 3,126.57 and 1,511.26 is: 2,267.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.66 : 3,126.57 = 1,511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.66/3,126.57 = 1,511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.66x = 3,126.57 × 1,511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.66x = 4,725,060.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,060.18/2,083.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.67

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