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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.08, 3,778.20 and 874.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.08, 3,778.20 and 874.86 is: 1,312.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.08 : 3,778.20 = 874.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.08/3,778.20 = 874.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.08x = 3,778.20 × 874.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.08x = 3,305,396.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,396.05/2,518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.67

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