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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.16, 3,766.52 and 1,472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.16, 3,766.52 and 1,472.56 is: 2,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.16 : 3,766.52 = 1,472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.16/3,766.52 = 1,472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.16x = 3,766.52 × 1,472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.16x = 5,546,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,546,426.69/2,515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.20

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