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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.14, 3,769.04 and 1,279.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.14, 3,769.04 and 1,279.47 is: 1,920.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.14 : 3,769.04 = 1,279.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.14/3,769.04 = 1,279.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.14x = 3,769.04 × 1,279.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.14x = 4,822,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,362.54/2,511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.39

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