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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.27, 3,767.41 and 867.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.27, 3,767.41 and 867.88 is: 1,301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.27 : 3,767.41 = 867.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.27/3,767.41 = 867.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.27x = 3,767.41 × 867.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.27x = 3,269,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,659.79/2,511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.99

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