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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.21, 3,772.82 and 871.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.21, 3,772.82 and 871.76 is: 1,307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.21 : 3,772.82 = 871.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.21/3,772.82 = 871.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.21x = 3,772.82 × 871.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.21x = 3,288,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,987.76/2,515.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.64

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