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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.22, 3,986.15 and 878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.22, 3,986.15 and 878.34 is: 1,317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.22 : 3,986.15 = 878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.22/3,986.15 = 878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.22x = 3,986.15 × 878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.22x = 3,501,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,194.99/2,657.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.62

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