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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.75, 5,419.13 and 876.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.75, 5,419.13 and 876.75 is: 1,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.75 : 5,419.13 = 876.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.75/5,419.13 = 876.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.75x = 5,419.13 × 876.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.75x = 4,751,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,217.84/3,612.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.13

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