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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.40, 3,773.25 and 872.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.40, 3,773.25 and 872.46 is: 1,308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.40 : 3,773.25 = 872.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.40/3,773.25 = 872.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.40x = 3,773.25 × 872.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.40x = 3,292,009.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,009.70/2,516.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.22

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