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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.43, 3,767.29 and 1,049.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.43, 3,767.29 and 1,049.11 is: 1,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.43 : 3,767.29 = 1,049.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.43/3,767.29 = 1,049.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.43x = 3,767.29 × 1,049.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.43x = 3,952,289.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,289.57/2,511.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.72

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