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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.53, 3,776.52 and 873.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.53, 3,776.52 and 873.08 is: 1,310.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.53 : 3,776.52 = 873.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.53/3,776.52 = 873.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.53x = 3,776.52 × 873.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.53x = 3,297,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,183.02/2,516.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.21

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