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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.50, 3,466.27 and 2,400.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.50, 3,466.27 and 2,400.76 is: 3,313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.50 : 3,466.27 = 2,400.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.50/3,466.27 = 2,400.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.50x = 3,466.27 × 2,400.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.50x = 8,321,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,321,670.36/2,511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.43

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