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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.14, 3,097.38 and 878.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.14, 3,097.38 and 878.09 is: 1,317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.14 : 3,097.38 = 878.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.14/3,097.38 = 878.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.14x = 3,097.38 × 878.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.14x = 2,719,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,762.92/2,064.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.63

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