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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.75, 3,772.66 and 871.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.75, 3,772.66 and 871.85 is: 1,307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.75 : 3,772.66 = 871.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.75/3,772.66 = 871.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.75x = 3,772.66 × 871.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.75x = 3,289,193.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,193.62/2,515.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.44

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