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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.17, 3,773.01 and 871.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.17, 3,773.01 and 871.34 is: 1,307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.17 : 3,773.01 = 871.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.17/3,773.01 = 871.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.17x = 3,773.01 × 871.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.17x = 3,287,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,574.53/2,515.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.10

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