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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.98, 3,656.97 and 878.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.98, 3,656.97 and 878.19 is: 1,317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.98 : 3,656.97 = 878.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.98/3,656.97 = 878.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.98x = 3,656.97 × 878.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.98x = 3,211,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,514.48/2,437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.29

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