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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.42, 3,766.74 and 2,103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.42, 3,766.74 and 2,103.54 is: 3,149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.42 : 3,766.74 = 2,103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.42/3,766.74 = 2,103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.42x = 3,766.74 × 2,103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.42x = 7,923,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,923,466.25/2,515.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.96

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