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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.18, 3,465.83 and 2,400.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.18, 3,465.83 and 2,400.45 is: 3,313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.18 : 3,465.83 = 2,400.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.18/3,465.83 = 2,400.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.18x = 3,465.83 × 2,400.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.18x = 8,319,551.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,319,551.62/2,511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.00

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