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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.74, 3,778.38 and 875.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.74, 3,778.38 and 875.10 is: 1,312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.74 : 3,778.38 = 875.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.74/3,778.38 = 875.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.74x = 3,778.38 × 875.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.74x = 3,306,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,460.34/2,518.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.74

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