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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.01, 3,774.31 and 957.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.01, 3,774.31 and 957.19 is: 1,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.01 : 3,774.31 = 957.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.01/3,774.31 = 957.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.01x = 3,774.31 × 957.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.01x = 3,612,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,719.96/2,516.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.89

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