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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.08, 2,779.49 and 878.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.08, 2,779.49 and 878.18 is: 1,317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.08 : 2,779.49 = 878.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.08/2,779.49 = 878.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.08x = 2,779.49 × 878.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.08x = 2,440,892.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,892.53/1,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.92

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