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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.16, 3,769.02 and 1,342.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.16, 3,769.02 and 1,342.15 is: 2,014.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.16 : 3,769.02 = 1,342.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.16/3,769.02 = 1,342.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.16x = 3,769.02 × 1,342.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.16x = 5,058,590.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058,590.19/2,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.44

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