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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.59, 3,773.79 and 871.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.59, 3,773.79 and 871.74 is: 1,307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.59 : 3,773.79 = 871.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.59/3,773.79 = 871.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.59x = 3,773.79 × 871.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.59x = 3,289,763.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,763.69/2,515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.75

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