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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.44, 4,815.78 and 2,511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.44, 4,815.78 and 2,511.76 is: 3,768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.44 : 4,815.78 = 2,511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.44/4,815.78 = 2,511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.44x = 4,815.78 × 2,511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.44x = 12,096,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,096,083.57/3,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.91

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