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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.32, 3,624.60 and 878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.32, 3,624.60 and 878.48 is: 1,316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.32 : 3,624.60 = 878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.32/3,624.60 = 878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.32x = 3,624.60 × 878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.32x = 3,184,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,138.61/2,418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.67

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