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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.66, 3,771.16 and 955.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.66, 3,771.16 and 955.19 is: 1,431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.66 : 3,771.16 = 955.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.66/3,771.16 = 955.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.66x = 3,771.16 × 955.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.66x = 3,602,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,181.36/2,515.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.90

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