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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.82, 3,773.73 and 1,054.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.82, 3,773.73 and 1,054.97 is: 1,582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.82 : 3,773.73 = 1,054.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.82/3,773.73 = 1,054.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.82x = 3,773.73 × 1,054.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.82x = 3,981,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,166.66/2,515.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.46

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