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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.58, 3,773.72 and 871.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.58, 3,773.72 and 871.73 is: 1,307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.58 : 3,773.72 = 871.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.58/3,773.72 = 871.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.58x = 3,773.72 × 871.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.58x = 3,289,664.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,664.94/2,515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.72

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