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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.07, 3,538.01 and 878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.07, 3,538.01 and 878.20 is: 1,317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.07 : 3,538.01 = 878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.07/3,538.01 = 878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.07x = 3,538.01 × 878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.07x = 3,107,080.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,080.38/2,358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.64

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