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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.97, 3,949.63 and 878.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.97, 3,949.63 and 878.35 is: 1,317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.97 : 3,949.63 = 878.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.97/3,949.63 = 878.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.97x = 3,949.63 × 878.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.97x = 3,469,157.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,157.51/2,633.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.08

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