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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.93, 3,768.48 and 868.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.93, 3,768.48 and 868.08 is: 1,302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.93 : 3,768.48 = 868.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.93/3,768.48 = 868.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.93x = 3,768.48 × 868.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.93x = 3,271,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,342.12/2,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.32

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