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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.79, 3,779.90 and 875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.79, 3,779.90 and 875.32 is: 1,313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.79 : 3,779.90 = 875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.79/3,779.90 = 875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.79x = 3,779.90 × 875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.79x = 3,308,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,624.26/2,518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.58

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