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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.02, 3,771.90 and 1,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.02, 3,771.90 and 1,127.58 is: 1,691.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.02 : 3,771.90 = 1,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.02/3,771.90 = 1,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.02x = 3,771.90 × 1,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.02x = 4,253,119.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,119.00/2,515.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.09

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