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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.12, 3,773.52 and 872.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.12, 3,773.52 and 872.08 is: 1,308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.12 : 3,773.52 = 872.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.12/3,773.52 = 872.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.12x = 3,773.52 × 872.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.12x = 3,290,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,811.32/2,515.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.41

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