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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.35, 3,766.35 and 1,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.35, 3,766.35 and 1,050.20 is: 1,575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.35 : 3,766.35 = 1,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.35/3,766.35 = 1,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.35x = 3,766.35 × 1,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.35x = 3,955,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,420.77/2,511.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.02

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