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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.20, 3,780.51 and 875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.20, 3,780.51 and 875.76 is: 1,314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.20 : 3,780.51 = 875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.20/3,780.51 = 875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.20x = 3,780.51 × 875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.20x = 3,310,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,819.44/2,519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.23

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