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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.02, 3,771.49 and 955.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.02, 3,771.49 and 955.62 is: 1,432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.02 : 3,771.49 = 955.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.02/3,771.49 = 955.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.02x = 3,771.49 × 955.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.02x = 3,604,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,100.78/2,516.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.46

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