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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.43, 3,783.33 and 878.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.43, 3,783.33 and 878.83 is: 1,318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.43 : 3,783.33 = 878.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.43/3,783.33 = 878.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.43x = 3,783.33 × 878.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.43x = 3,324,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,903.90/2,522.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.14

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