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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.79, 3,782.91 and 877.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.79, 3,782.91 and 877.32 is: 1,316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.79 : 3,782.91 = 877.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.79/3,782.91 = 877.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.79x = 3,782.91 × 877.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.79x = 3,318,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,822.60/2,520.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.58

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