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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.20, 3,073.44 and 878.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.20, 3,073.44 and 878.96 is: 1,318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.20 : 3,073.44 = 878.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.20/3,073.44 = 878.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.20x = 3,073.44 × 878.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.20x = 2,701,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,430.82/2,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.29

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