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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.51, 3,773.64 and 1,266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.51, 3,773.64 and 1,266.64 is: 1,900.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.51 : 3,773.64 = 1,266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.51/3,773.64 = 1,266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.51x = 3,773.64 × 1,266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.51x = 4,779,831.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,831.56/2,515.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.15

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