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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.56, 3,048.20 and 878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.56, 3,048.20 and 878 is: 1,316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.56 : 3,048.20 = 878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.56/3,048.20 = 878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.56x = 3,048.20 × 878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.56x = 2,676,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,319.60/2,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.72

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