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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.52, 3,779.68 and 877.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.52, 3,779.68 and 877.04 is: 1,315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.52 : 3,779.68 = 877.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.52/3,779.68 = 877.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.52x = 3,779.68 × 877.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.52x = 3,314,930.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,930.55/2,519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.70

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