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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.79, 3,651.82 and 1,511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.79, 3,651.82 and 1,511.15 is: 2,263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.79 : 3,651.82 = 1,511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.79/3,651.82 = 1,511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.79x = 3,651.82 × 1,511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.79x = 5,518,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,518,447.79/2,437.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.71

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