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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.78, 3,768.21 and 951.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.78, 3,768.21 and 951.81 is: 1,427.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.78 : 3,768.21 = 951.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.78/3,768.21 = 951.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.78x = 3,768.21 × 951.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.78x = 3,586,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,619.96/2,511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.92

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