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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.23, 3,784.05 and 878.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.23, 3,784.05 and 878.94 is: 1,318.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.23 : 3,784.05 = 878.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.23/3,784.05 = 878.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.23x = 3,784.05 × 878.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.23x = 3,325,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,952.91/2,522.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.66

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