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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.96, 3,265.86 and 878.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.96, 3,265.86 and 878.53 is: 1,317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.96 : 3,265.86 = 878.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.96/3,265.86 = 878.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.96x = 3,265.86 × 878.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.96x = 2,869,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,155.99/2,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.96

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