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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.38, 3,767.73 and 868.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.38, 3,767.73 and 868.04 is: 1,302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.38 : 3,767.73 = 868.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.38/3,767.73 = 868.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.38x = 3,767.73 × 868.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.38x = 3,270,540.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,540.35/2,511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.29

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