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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.74, 3,537.36 and 878.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.74, 3,537.36 and 878.57 is: 1,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.74 : 3,537.36 = 878.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.74/3,537.36 = 878.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.74x = 3,537.36 × 878.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.74x = 3,107,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,796.30/2,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.01

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