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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.61, 3,773.42 and 1,034.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.61, 3,773.42 and 1,034.45 is: 1,551.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.61 : 3,773.42 = 1,034.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.61/3,773.42 = 1,034.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.61x = 3,773.42 × 1,034.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.61x = 3,903,414.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,414.32/2,515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.68

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