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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.68, 3,766.56 and 1,484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.68, 3,766.56 and 1,484.48 is: 2,226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.68 : 3,766.56 = 1,484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.68/3,766.56 = 1,484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.68x = 3,766.56 × 1,484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.68x = 5,591,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,591,382.99/2,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.15

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