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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.13, 3,050.09 and 878.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.13, 3,050.09 and 878.88 is: 1,318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.13 : 3,050.09 = 878.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.13/3,050.09 = 878.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.13x = 3,050.09 × 878.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.13x = 2,680,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,663.10/2,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.49

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