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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.45, 3,774.78 and 873.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.45, 3,774.78 and 873.84 is: 1,310.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.45 : 3,774.78 = 873.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.45/3,774.78 = 873.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.45x = 3,774.78 × 873.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.45x = 3,298,553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,553.76/2,517.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.28

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