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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,915.56, 2,871.72 and 875.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,915.56, 2,871.72 and 875.19 is: 1,312.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,915.56 : 2,871.72 = 875.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,915.56/2,871.72 = 875.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,915.56x = 2,871.72 × 875.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,915.56x = 2,513,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,300.63/1,915.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.04

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