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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.24, 3,770.64 and 2,167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.24, 3,770.64 and 2,167.26 is: 3,254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.24 : 3,770.64 = 2,167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.24/3,770.64 = 2,167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.24x = 3,770.64 × 2,167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.24x = 8,171,957.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171,957.25/2,511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.15

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