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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.06, 4,226.31 and 2,511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.06, 4,226.31 and 2,511.06 is: 3,767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.06 : 4,226.31 = 2,511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.06/4,226.31 = 2,511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.06x = 4,226.31 × 2,511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.06x = 10,612,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,612,517.99/2,817.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.23

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