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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.96, 4,238.64 and 878.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.96, 4,238.64 and 878.18 is: 1,317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.96 : 4,238.64 = 878.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.96/4,238.64 = 878.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.96x = 4,238.64 × 878.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.96x = 3,722,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,267.68/2,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.17

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