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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.98, 3,265.46 and 878.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.98, 3,265.46 and 878.43 is: 1,317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.98 : 3,265.46 = 878.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.98/3,265.46 = 878.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.98x = 3,265.46 × 878.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.98x = 2,868,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,473.64/2,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.64

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