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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.71, 3,776.57 and 874.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.71, 3,776.57 and 874.25 is: 1,311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.71 : 3,776.57 = 874.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.71/3,776.57 = 874.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.71x = 3,776.57 × 874.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.71x = 3,301,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,668.67/2,517.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.38

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