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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.63, 3,764.18 and 1,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.63, 3,764.18 and 1,401 is: 2,099.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.63 : 3,764.18 = 1,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.63/3,764.18 = 1,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.63x = 3,764.18 × 1,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.63x = 5,273,609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,273,609.18/2,511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.68

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