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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.41, 3,767.78 and 1,050.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.41, 3,767.78 and 1,050.17 is: 1,575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.41 : 3,767.78 = 1,050.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.41/3,767.78 = 1,050.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.41x = 3,767.78 × 1,050.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.41x = 3,956,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,793.31/2,511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.53

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