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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.45, 3,781.76 and 876.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.45, 3,781.76 and 876.10 is: 1,314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.45 : 3,781.76 = 876.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.45/3,781.76 = 876.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.45x = 3,781.76 × 876.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.45x = 3,313,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,186.10/2,520.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.52

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