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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.50, 3,794.65 and 971.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.50, 3,794.65 and 971.15 is: 1,455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.50 : 3,794.65 = 971.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.50/3,794.65 = 971.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.50x = 3,794.65 × 971.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.50x = 3,685,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,152.95/2,531.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.72

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