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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.28, 3,774.41 and 872.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.28, 3,774.41 and 872.82 is: 1,309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.28 : 3,774.41 = 872.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.28/3,774.41 = 872.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.28x = 3,774.41 × 872.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.28x = 3,294,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,380.54/2,516.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.23

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