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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.16, 3,765.80 and 867.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.16, 3,765.80 and 867.29 is: 1,300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.16 : 3,765.80 = 867.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.16/3,765.80 = 867.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.16x = 3,765.80 × 867.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.16x = 3,266,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,024.02/2,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.61

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