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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.22, 3,780.31 and 876.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.22, 3,780.31 and 876.76 is: 1,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.22 : 3,780.31 = 876.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.22/3,780.31 = 876.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.22x = 3,780.31 × 876.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.22x = 3,314,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,424.60/2,520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.13

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