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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.51, 3,915.14 and 878.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.51, 3,915.14 and 878.13 is: 1,317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.51 : 3,915.14 = 878.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.51/3,915.14 = 878.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.51x = 3,915.14 × 878.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.51x = 3,437,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,997.50/2,609.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.49

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