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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.81, 3,779.21 and 876.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.81, 3,779.21 and 876.43 is: 1,314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.81 : 3,779.21 = 876.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.81/3,779.21 = 876.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.81x = 3,779.21 × 876.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.81x = 3,312,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,213.02/2,519.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.47

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