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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.40, 3,914.64 and 878.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.40, 3,914.64 and 878.16 is: 1,317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.40 : 3,914.64 = 878.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.40/3,914.64 = 878.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.40x = 3,914.64 × 878.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.40x = 3,437,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,680.26/2,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.42

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