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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.71, 3,766.14 and 1,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.71, 3,766.14 and 1,030.52 is: 1,545.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.71 : 3,766.14 = 1,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.71/3,766.14 = 1,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.71x = 3,766.14 × 1,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.71x = 3,881,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,063.76/2,511.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.19

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