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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.45, 3,784.76 and 878.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.45, 3,784.76 and 878.10 is: 1,317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.45 : 3,784.76 = 878.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.45/3,784.76 = 878.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.45x = 3,784.76 × 878.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.45x = 3,323,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,397.76/2,522.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.53

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