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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.34, 3,766.53 and 867.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.34, 3,766.53 and 867.89 is: 1,301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.34 : 3,766.53 = 867.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.34/3,766.53 = 867.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.34x = 3,766.53 × 867.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.34x = 3,268,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,946.39/2,511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.68

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