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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.60, 4,250.10 and 2,511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.60, 4,250.10 and 2,511.80 is: 3,774.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.60 : 4,250.10 = 2,511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.60/4,250.10 = 2,511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.60x = 4,250.10 × 2,511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.60x = 10,675,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,675,401.18/2,828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.09

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