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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.70, 3,775.38 and 1,283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.70, 3,775.38 and 1,283.46 is: 1,925.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.70 : 3,775.38 = 1,283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.70/3,775.38 = 1,283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.70x = 3,775.38 × 1,283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.70x = 4,845,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845,549.21/2,516.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.36

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