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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.33, 3,782.40 and 878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.33, 3,782.40 and 878.52 is: 1,316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.33 : 3,782.40 = 878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.33/3,782.40 = 878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.33x = 3,782.40 × 878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.33x = 3,322,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,914.05/2,523.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.88

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