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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.93, 3,778.28 and 875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.93, 3,778.28 and 875.60 is: 1,313.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.93 : 3,778.28 = 875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.93/3,778.28 = 875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.93x = 3,778.28 × 875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.93x = 3,308,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,261.97/2,518.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.36

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