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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.20, 3,766.51 and 662.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.20, 3,766.51 and 662.46 is: 993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.20 : 3,766.51 = 662.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.20/3,766.51 = 662.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.20x = 3,766.51 × 662.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.20x = 2,495,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,162.21/2,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.61

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