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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.23, 3,773.12 and 1,282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.23, 3,773.12 and 1,282.68 is: 1,924.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.23 : 3,773.12 = 1,282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.23/3,773.12 = 1,282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.23x = 3,773.12 × 1,282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.23x = 4,839,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,699.15/2,515.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.16

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