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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.80, 3,763.71 and 1,211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.80, 3,763.71 and 1,211.54 is: 1,814.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.80 : 3,763.71 = 1,211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.80/3,763.71 = 1,211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.80x = 3,763.71 × 1,211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.80x = 4,559,866.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,866.39/2,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.66

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