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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.10, 3,776.58 and 1,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.10, 3,776.58 and 1,131 is: 1,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.10 : 3,776.58 = 1,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.10/3,776.58 = 1,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.10x = 3,776.58 × 1,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.10x = 4,271,311.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,311.98/2,516.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.59

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