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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.16, 3,049.58 and 878.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.16, 3,049.58 and 878.92 is: 1,318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.16 : 3,049.58 = 878.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.16/3,049.58 = 878.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.16x = 3,049.58 × 878.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.16x = 2,680,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,336.85/2,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.31

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