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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.66, 2,878.48 and 878.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.66, 2,878.48 and 878.17 is: 1,317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.66 : 2,878.48 = 878.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.66/2,878.48 = 878.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.66x = 2,878.48 × 878.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.66x = 2,527,776.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,776.00/1,918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.47

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