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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.11, 3,766.95 and 868.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.11, 3,766.95 and 868.08 is: 1,301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.11 : 3,766.95 = 868.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.11/3,766.95 = 868.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.11x = 3,766.95 × 868.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.11x = 3,270,013.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,013.96/2,512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.70

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