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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.02, 3,243.49 and 1,511.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.02, 3,243.49 and 1,511.61 is: 2,085.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.02 : 3,243.49 = 1,511.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.02/3,243.49 = 1,511.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.02x = 3,243.49 × 1,511.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.02x = 4,902,891.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,891.92/2,351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.43

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