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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.05, 3,771.26 and 1,402.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.05, 3,771.26 and 1,402.82 is: 2,103.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.05 : 3,771.26 = 1,402.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.05/3,771.26 = 1,402.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.05x = 3,771.26 × 1,402.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.05x = 5,290,392.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290,392.49/2,515.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.49

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