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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.22, 2,877.42 and 878.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.22, 2,877.42 and 878.28 is: 1,317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.22 : 2,877.42 = 878.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.22/2,877.42 = 878.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.22x = 2,877.42 × 878.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.22x = 2,527,180.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,180.44/1,918.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.46

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