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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.73, 3,770.52 and 1,127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.73, 3,770.52 and 1,127.67 is: 1,690.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.73 : 3,770.52 = 1,127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.73/3,770.52 = 1,127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.73x = 3,770.52 × 1,127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.73x = 4,251,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,914.64/2,515.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.13

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