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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.21, 3,783.42 and 878.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.21, 3,783.42 and 878.88 is: 1,318.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.21 : 3,783.42 = 878.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.21/3,783.42 = 878.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.21x = 3,783.42 × 878.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.21x = 3,325,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,172.17/2,522.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.36

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