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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.57, 3,777.89 and 875.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.57, 3,777.89 and 875.18 is: 1,312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.57 : 3,777.89 = 875.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.57/3,777.89 = 875.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.57x = 3,777.89 × 875.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.57x = 3,306,333.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,333.14/2,518.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.78

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