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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607, 3,909.28 and 1,511.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607, 3,909.28 and 1,511.67 is: 2,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607 : 3,909.28 = 1,511.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607/3,909.28 = 1,511.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607x = 3,909.28 × 1,511.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607x = 5,909,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,541.30/2,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.80

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