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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.77, 3,771.33 and 2,467.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.77, 3,771.33 and 2,467.47 is: 3,704.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.77 : 3,771.33 = 2,467.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.77/3,771.33 = 2,467.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.77x = 3,771.33 × 2,467.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.77x = 9,305,648.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,305,648.52/2,511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.82

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