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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.50, 3,626.25 and 878.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.50, 3,626.25 and 878.86 is: 1,318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.50 : 3,626.25 = 878.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.50/3,626.25 = 878.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.50x = 3,626.25 × 878.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.50x = 3,186,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,966.08/2,417.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.29

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