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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.50, 4,067.87 and 1,151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.50, 4,067.87 and 1,151.56 is: 1,727.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.50 : 4,067.87 = 1,151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.50/4,067.87 = 1,151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.50x = 4,067.87 × 1,151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.50x = 4,684,396.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,396.38/2,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.60

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