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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.32, 3,781.11 and 876.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.32, 3,781.11 and 876.89 is: 1,315.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.32 : 3,781.11 = 876.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.32/3,781.11 = 876.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.32x = 3,781.11 × 876.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.32x = 3,315,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,598.64/2,520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.55

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