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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.88, 3,766.98 and 868.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.88, 3,766.98 and 868.38 is: 1,302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.88 : 3,766.98 = 868.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.88/3,766.98 = 868.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.88x = 3,766.98 × 868.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.88x = 3,271,170.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,170.09/2,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.28

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