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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.20, 3,767.11 and 867.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.20, 3,767.11 and 867.51 is: 1,301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.20 : 3,767.11 = 867.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.20/3,767.11 = 867.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.20x = 3,767.11 × 867.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.20x = 3,268,003.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,003.43/2,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.37

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