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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.32, 3,776.22 and 1,361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.32, 3,776.22 and 1,361.88 is: 2,044.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.32 : 3,776.22 = 1,361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.32/3,776.22 = 1,361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.32x = 3,776.22 × 1,361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.32x = 5,142,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,142,758.49/2,515.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.57

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