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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.86, 3,773.73 and 872.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.86, 3,773.73 and 872.37 is: 1,308.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.86 : 3,773.73 = 872.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.86/3,773.73 = 872.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.86x = 3,773.73 × 872.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.86x = 3,292,088.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,088.84/2,515.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.53

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