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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.84, 3,779.92 and 876.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.84, 3,779.92 and 876.92 is: 1,314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.84 : 3,779.92 = 876.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.84/3,779.92 = 876.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.84x = 3,779.92 × 876.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.84x = 3,314,687.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,687.45/2,520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.91

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