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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.25, 3,783.78 and 878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.25, 3,783.78 and 878.34 is: 1,317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.25 : 3,783.78 = 878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.25/3,783.78 = 878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.25x = 3,783.78 × 878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.25x = 3,323,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,445.33/2,522.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.65

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