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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.02, 3,773.40 and 1,128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.02, 3,773.40 and 1,128.58 is: 1,692.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.02 : 3,773.40 = 1,128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.02/3,773.40 = 1,128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.02x = 3,773.40 × 1,128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.02x = 4,258,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,583.77/2,516.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.59

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