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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.57, 3,775.68 and 1,283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.57, 3,775.68 and 1,283.89 is: 1,927.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.57 : 3,775.68 = 1,283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.57/3,775.68 = 1,283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.57x = 3,775.68 × 1,283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.57x = 4,847,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,557.80/2,515.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.02

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