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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.05, 3,769.83 and 1,280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.05, 3,769.83 and 1,280.76 is: 1,919.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.05 : 3,769.83 = 1,280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.05/3,769.83 = 1,280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.05x = 3,769.83 × 1,280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.05x = 4,828,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,228.62/2,515.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.74

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