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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.46, 3,782.50 and 877.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.46, 3,782.50 and 877.77 is: 1,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.46 : 3,782.50 = 877.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.46/3,782.50 = 877.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.46x = 3,782.50 × 877.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.46x = 3,320,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,162.83/2,521.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.76

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