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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.30, 3,767.86 and 1,526.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.30, 3,767.86 and 1,526.13 is: 2,289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.30 : 3,767.86 = 1,526.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.30/3,767.86 = 1,526.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.30x = 3,767.86 × 1,526.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.30x = 5,750,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,750,244.18/2,511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.75

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