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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.08, 3,769.14 and 953.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.08, 3,769.14 and 953.48 is: 1,428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.08 : 3,769.14 = 953.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.08/3,769.14 = 953.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.08x = 3,769.14 × 953.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.08x = 3,593,799.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,799.61/2,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.90

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