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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.16, 3,768.76 and 1,416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.16, 3,768.76 and 1,416.58 is: 2,126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.16 : 3,768.76 = 1,416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.16/3,768.76 = 1,416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.16x = 3,768.76 × 1,416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.16x = 5,338,750.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,338,750.04/2,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.01

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