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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.72, 3,779.58 and 876.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.72, 3,779.58 and 876.27 is: 1,314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.72 : 3,779.58 = 876.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.72/3,779.58 = 876.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.72x = 3,779.58 × 876.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.72x = 3,311,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,932.57/2,519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.41

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