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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.59, 3,781.50 and 877.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.59, 3,781.50 and 877.15 is: 1,315.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.59 : 3,781.50 = 877.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.59/3,781.50 = 877.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.59x = 3,781.50 × 877.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.59x = 3,316,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,942.73/2,520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.94

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