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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.18, 2,777.49 and 878.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.18, 2,777.49 and 878.10 is: 1,317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.18 : 2,777.49 = 878.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.18/2,777.49 = 878.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.18x = 2,777.49 × 878.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.18x = 2,438,913.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,913.97/1,851.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.49

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