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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.81, 3,625.34 and 876.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.81, 3,625.34 and 876.81 is: 1,315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.81 : 3,625.34 = 876.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.81/3,625.34 = 876.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.81x = 3,625.34 × 876.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.81x = 3,178,734.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,734.37/2,415.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.80

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