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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.56, 3,780.18 and 877.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.56, 3,780.18 and 877.08 is: 1,314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.56 : 3,780.18 = 877.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.56/3,780.18 = 877.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.56x = 3,780.18 × 877.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.56x = 3,315,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,520.27/2,521.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.87

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