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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.74, 3,782.61 and 878.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.74, 3,782.61 and 878.30 is: 1,317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.74 : 3,782.61 = 878.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.74/3,782.61 = 878.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.74x = 3,782.61 × 878.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.74x = 3,322,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,266.36/2,521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.45

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