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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.08, 3,508.14 and 878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.08, 3,508.14 and 878.20 is: 1,317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.08 : 3,508.14 = 878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.08/3,508.14 = 878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.08x = 3,508.14 × 878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.08x = 3,080,848.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,848.55/2,339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.12

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