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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.64, 4,279.62 and 878.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.64, 4,279.62 and 878.22 is: 1,317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.64 : 4,279.62 = 878.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.64/4,279.62 = 878.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.64x = 4,279.62 × 878.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.64x = 3,758,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,447.88/2,852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.53

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