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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.39, 3,768.35 and 1,050.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.39, 3,768.35 and 1,050.51 is: 1,576.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.39 : 3,768.35 = 1,050.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.39/3,768.35 = 1,050.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.39x = 3,768.35 × 1,050.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.39x = 3,958,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,684.11/2,511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.29

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