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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.41, 3,775.85 and 1,130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.41, 3,775.85 and 1,130.72 is: 1,696.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.41 : 3,775.85 = 1,130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.41/3,775.85 = 1,130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.41x = 3,775.85 × 1,130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.41x = 4,269,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,423.46/2,516.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.64

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