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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.84, 3,781.48 and 876.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.84, 3,781.48 and 876.38 is: 1,315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.84 : 3,781.48 = 876.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.84/3,781.48 = 876.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.84x = 3,781.48 × 876.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.84x = 3,314,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,013.44/2,519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.17

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