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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.57, 3,398.56 and 878.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.57, 3,398.56 and 878.87 is: 1,318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.57 : 3,398.56 = 878.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.57/3,398.56 = 878.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.57x = 3,398.56 × 878.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.57x = 2,986,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,898.73/2,265.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.39

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