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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.52, 3,167.48 and 551.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.52, 3,167.48 and 551.54 is: 827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.52 : 3,167.48 = 551.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.52/3,167.48 = 551.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.52x = 3,167.48 × 551.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.52x = 1,746,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,991.92/2,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.36

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