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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,915.10, 2,872.74 and 682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,915.10, 2,872.74 and 682.52 is: 1,023.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,915.10 : 2,872.74 = 682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,915.10/2,872.74 = 682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,915.10x = 2,872.74 × 682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,915.10x = 1,960,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,702.50/1,915.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.81

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