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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.44, 3,767.36 and 1,213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.44, 3,767.36 and 1,213.28 is: 1,820.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.44 : 3,767.36 = 1,213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.44/3,767.36 = 1,213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.44x = 3,767.36 × 1,213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.44x = 4,570,862.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,862.54/2,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.02

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