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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.97, 3,767.97 and 1,212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.97, 3,767.97 and 1,212.54 is: 1,818.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.97 : 3,767.97 = 1,212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.97/3,767.97 = 1,212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.97x = 3,767.97 × 1,212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.97x = 4,568,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,814.34/2,511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.82

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