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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.24, 4,066.14 and 1,251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.24, 4,066.14 and 1,251.08 is: 1,876.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.24 : 4,066.14 = 1,251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.24/4,066.14 = 1,251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.24x = 4,066.14 × 1,251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.24x = 5,087,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,066.43/2,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.29

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