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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.62, 3,767.85 and 1,031.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.62, 3,767.85 and 1,031.18 is: 1,546.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.62 : 3,767.85 = 1,031.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.62/3,767.85 = 1,031.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.62x = 3,767.85 × 1,031.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.62x = 3,885,331.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,331.56/2,511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.94

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