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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.59, 3,783 and 878.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.59, 3,783 and 878.15 is: 1,317.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.59 : 3,783 = 878.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.59/3,783 = 878.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.59x = 3,783 × 878.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.59x = 3,322,041.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,041.45/2,521.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.44

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