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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.76, 5,010.81 and 875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.76, 5,010.81 and 875.52 is: 1,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.76 : 5,010.81 = 875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.76/5,010.81 = 875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.76x = 5,010.81 × 875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.76x = 4,387,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,064.37/3,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.20

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