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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.16, 3,914.10 and 878.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.16, 3,914.10 and 878.28 is: 1,317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.16 : 3,914.10 = 878.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.16/3,914.10 = 878.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.16x = 3,914.10 × 878.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.16x = 3,437,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,675.75/2,609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.54

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