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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.82, 3,780.15 and 877.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.82, 3,780.15 and 877.02 is: 1,314.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.82 : 3,780.15 = 877.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.82/3,780.15 = 877.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.82x = 3,780.15 × 877.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.82x = 3,315,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,248.25/2,521.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.63

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