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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.08, 3,770.52 and 1,472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.08, 3,770.52 and 1,472.52 is: 2,207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.08 : 3,770.52 = 1,472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.08/3,770.52 = 1,472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.08x = 3,770.52 × 1,472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.08x = 5,552,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,166.11/2,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.55

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