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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702, 4,053 and 878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702, 4,053 and 878 is: 1,317

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702 : 4,053 = 878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702/4,053 = 878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702x = 4,053 × 878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702x = 3,558,534
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,534/2,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317

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