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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.28, 3,782.43 and 877.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.28, 3,782.43 and 877.95 is: 1,317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.28 : 3,782.43 = 877.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.28/3,782.43 = 877.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.28x = 3,782.43 × 877.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.28x = 3,320,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,793.33/2,521.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.11

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