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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.96, 3,775.45 and 873.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.96, 3,775.45 and 873.51 is: 1,310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.96 : 3,775.45 = 873.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.96/3,775.45 = 873.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.96x = 3,775.45 × 873.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.96x = 3,297,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,888.96/2,516.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.27

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