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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.55, 3,781.38 and 878.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.55, 3,781.38 and 878.67 is: 1,317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.55 : 3,781.38 = 878.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.55/3,781.38 = 878.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.55x = 3,781.38 × 878.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.55x = 3,322,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,585.16/2,522.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.15

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