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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.70, 3,782.13 and 876.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.70, 3,782.13 and 876.35 is: 1,314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.70 : 3,782.13 = 876.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.70/3,782.13 = 876.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.70x = 3,782.13 × 876.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.70x = 3,314,460.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,460.17/2,520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.90

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