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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.39, 3,764.82 and 951.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.39, 3,764.82 and 951.09 is: 1,425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.39 : 3,764.82 = 951.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.39/3,764.82 = 951.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.39x = 3,764.82 × 951.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.39x = 3,580,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,682.65/2,511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.78

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