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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.80, 3,050.22 and 878.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.80, 3,050.22 and 878.92 is: 1,318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.80 : 3,050.22 = 878.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.80/3,050.22 = 878.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.80x = 3,050.22 × 878.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.80x = 2,680,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,899.36/2,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.17

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