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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.75, 3,779.64 and 876.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.75, 3,779.64 and 876.32 is: 1,314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.75 : 3,779.64 = 876.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.75/3,779.64 = 876.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.75x = 3,779.64 × 876.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.75x = 3,312,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,169.40/2,519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.48

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