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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.78, 3,619.68 and 873.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.78, 3,619.68 and 873.78 is: 1,310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.78 : 3,619.68 = 873.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.78/3,619.68 = 873.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.78x = 3,619.68 × 873.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.78x = 3,162,803.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,803.99/2,412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.85

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