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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.64, 3,773.75 and 956.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.64, 3,773.75 and 956.81 is: 1,435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.64 : 3,773.75 = 956.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.64/3,773.75 = 956.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.64x = 3,773.75 × 956.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.64x = 3,610,766.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,766.39/2,515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.33

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