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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.95, 3,986.01 and 878.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.95, 3,986.01 and 878.13 is: 1,317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.95 : 3,986.01 = 878.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.95/3,986.01 = 878.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.95x = 3,986.01 × 878.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.95x = 3,500,234.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,234.96/2,656.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.39

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