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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.18, 3,771.40 and 871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.18, 3,771.40 and 871.60 is: 1,306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.18 : 3,771.40 = 871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.18/3,771.40 = 871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.18x = 3,771.40 × 871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.18x = 3,287,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,152.24/2,515.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.93

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