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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.61, 4,202.42 and 1,511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.61, 4,202.42 and 1,511.28 is: 2,266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.61 : 4,202.42 = 1,511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.61/4,202.42 = 1,511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.61x = 4,202.42 × 1,511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.61x = 6,351,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,351,025.74/2,801.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.92

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