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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.33, 3,766.28 and 867.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.33, 3,766.28 and 867.45 is: 1,300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.33 : 3,766.28 = 867.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.33/3,766.28 = 867.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.33x = 3,766.28 × 867.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.33x = 3,267,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,055.25/2,511.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.93

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