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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.80, 3,768.24 and 1,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.80, 3,768.24 and 1,050.20 is: 1,575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.80 : 3,768.24 = 1,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.80/3,768.24 = 1,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.80x = 3,768.24 × 1,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.80x = 3,957,405.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,405.65/2,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.53

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