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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.27, 3,759.84 and 1,893.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.27, 3,759.84 and 1,893.02 is: 2,834.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.27 : 3,759.84 = 1,893.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.27/3,759.84 = 1,893.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.27x = 3,759.84 × 1,893.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.27x = 7,117,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,117,433.52/2,511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.20

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