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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.68, 3,773.52 and 976.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.68, 3,773.52 and 976.68 is: 1,465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.68 : 3,773.52 = 976.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.68/3,773.52 = 976.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.68x = 3,773.52 × 976.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.68x = 3,685,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,521.51/2,515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.02

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