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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.96, 3,951.16 and 878.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.96, 3,951.16 and 878.92 is: 1,318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.96 : 3,951.16 = 878.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.96/3,951.16 = 878.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.96x = 3,951.16 × 878.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.96x = 3,472,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,753.55/2,633.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.45

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