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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.28, 3,760.84 and 1,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.28, 3,760.84 and 1,354.16 is: 2,027.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.28 : 3,760.84 = 1,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.28/3,760.84 = 1,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.28x = 3,760.84 × 1,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.28x = 5,092,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,779.09/2,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.96

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