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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.82, 3,780.14 and 875.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.82, 3,780.14 and 875.93 is: 1,314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.82 : 3,780.14 = 875.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.82/3,780.14 = 875.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.82x = 3,780.14 × 875.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.82x = 3,311,114.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,114.75/2,519.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.03

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