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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.18, 4,239.99 and 878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.18, 4,239.99 and 878.40 is: 1,317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.18 : 4,239.99 = 878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.18/4,239.99 = 878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.18x = 4,239.99 × 878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.18x = 3,724,407.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,407.22/2,826.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.82

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