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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.40, 3,657.18 and 878.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.40, 3,657.18 and 878.19 is: 1,317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.40 : 3,657.18 = 878.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.40/3,657.18 = 878.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.40x = 3,657.18 × 878.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.40x = 3,211,698.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,698.90/2,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.13

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