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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.96, 2,776.05 and 878.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.96, 2,776.05 and 878.88 is: 1,317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.96 : 2,776.05 = 878.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.96/2,776.05 = 878.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.96x = 2,776.05 × 878.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.96x = 2,439,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,814.82/1,851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.42

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