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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.36, 3,780.97 and 876.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.36, 3,780.97 and 876.47 is: 1,314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.36 : 3,780.97 = 876.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.36/3,780.97 = 876.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.36x = 3,780.97 × 876.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.36x = 3,313,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,885.68/2,520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.85

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