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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.49, 3,779.92 and 876.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.49, 3,779.92 and 876.13 is: 1,314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.49 : 3,779.92 = 876.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.49/3,779.92 = 876.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.49x = 3,779.92 × 876.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.49x = 3,311,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,699.12/2,519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.43

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