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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.04, 3,760.80 and 1,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.04, 3,760.80 and 1,354 is: 2,027.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.04 : 3,760.80 = 1,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.04/3,760.80 = 1,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.04x = 3,760.80 × 1,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.04x = 5,092,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,123.20/2,511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.89

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