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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.65, 3,767 and 868.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.65, 3,767 and 868.21 is: 1,302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.65 : 3,767 = 868.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.65/3,767 = 868.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.65x = 3,767 × 868.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.65x = 3,270,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,547.07/2,511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.15

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