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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.02, 3,397.16 and 878.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.02, 3,397.16 and 878.31 is: 1,317.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.02 : 3,397.16 = 878.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.02/3,397.16 = 878.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.02x = 3,397.16 × 878.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.02x = 2,983,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,759.60/2,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.90

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