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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.28, 3,764.64 and 950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.28, 3,764.64 and 950.24 is: 1,424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.28 : 3,764.64 = 950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.28/3,764.64 = 950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.28x = 3,764.64 × 950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.28x = 3,577,311.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,311.51/2,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.50

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