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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.18, 3,776.60 and 875.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.18, 3,776.60 and 875.51 is: 1,312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.18 : 3,776.60 = 875.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.18/3,776.60 = 875.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.18x = 3,776.60 × 875.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.18x = 3,306,446.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,446.07/2,519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.51

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