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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.94, 3,766.98 and 1,051.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.94, 3,766.98 and 1,051.19 is: 1,576.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.94 : 3,766.98 = 1,051.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.94/3,766.98 = 1,051.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.94x = 3,766.98 × 1,051.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.94x = 3,959,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,811.71/2,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.40

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