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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.52, 3,779.28 and 875.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.52, 3,779.28 and 875.18 is: 1,312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.52 : 3,779.28 = 875.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.52/3,779.28 = 875.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.52x = 3,779.28 × 875.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.52x = 3,307,531.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,531.37/2,519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.76

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