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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.27, 3,783.61 and 878.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.27, 3,783.61 and 878.78 is: 1,318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.27 : 3,783.61 = 878.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.27/3,783.61 = 878.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.27x = 3,783.61 × 878.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.27x = 3,324,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,971.35/2,522.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.24

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