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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.37, 3,471.07 and 1,396.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.37, 3,471.07 and 1,396.23 is: 1,926.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.37 : 3,471.07 = 1,396.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.37/3,471.07 = 1,396.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.37x = 3,471.07 × 1,396.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.37x = 4,846,408.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,408.58/2,515.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.72

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