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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.80, 6,767.88 and 2,537.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.80, 6,767.88 and 2,537.34 is: 3,806.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.80 : 6,767.88 = 2,537.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.80/6,767.88 = 2,537.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.80x = 6,767.88 × 2,537.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.80x = 17,172,412.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172,412.64/4,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.11

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