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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.63, 3,772.50 and 871.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.63, 3,772.50 and 871.78 is: 1,307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.63 : 3,772.50 = 871.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.63/3,772.50 = 871.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.63x = 3,772.50 × 871.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.63x = 3,288,790.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,790.05/2,515.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.34

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