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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.10, 3,761.61 and 1,413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.10, 3,761.61 and 1,413.82 is: 2,117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.10 : 3,761.61 = 1,413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.10/3,761.61 = 1,413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.10x = 3,761.61 × 1,413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.10x = 5,318,239.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,318,239.45/2,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.89

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