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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.06, 4,063.85 and 1,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.06, 4,063.85 and 1,251.24 is: 1,875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.06 : 4,063.85 = 1,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.06/4,063.85 = 1,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.06x = 4,063.85 × 1,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.06x = 5,084,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,084,851.67/2,711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.60

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