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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.52, 2,877.40 and 878.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.52, 2,877.40 and 878.24 is: 1,317.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.52 : 2,877.40 = 878.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.52/2,877.40 = 878.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.52x = 2,877.40 × 878.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.52x = 2,527,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,047.78/1,918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.19

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