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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.20, 3,770.10 and 954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.20, 3,770.10 and 954.60 is: 1,430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.20 : 3,770.10 = 954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.20/3,770.10 = 954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.20x = 3,770.10 × 954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.20x = 3,598,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,937.46/2,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.88

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