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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.54, 3,398.00 and 878.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.54, 3,398.00 and 878.75 is: 1,318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.54 : 3,398.00 = 878.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.54/3,398.00 = 878.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.54x = 3,398.00 × 878.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.54x = 2,985,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,988.80/2,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.01

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