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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.60, 3,762.53 and 1,213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.60, 3,762.53 and 1,213.98 is: 1,818.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.60 : 3,762.53 = 1,213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.60/3,762.53 = 1,213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.60x = 3,762.53 × 1,213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.60x = 4,567,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,636.17/2,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.62

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