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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.82, 3,779.20 and 876.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.82, 3,779.20 and 876.44 is: 1,314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.82 : 3,779.20 = 876.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.82/3,779.20 = 876.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.82x = 3,779.20 × 876.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.82x = 3,312,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,242.05/2,519.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.48

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