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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.25, 4,317.38 and 826.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.25, 4,317.38 and 826.25 is: 1,239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.25 : 4,317.38 = 826.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.25/4,317.38 = 826.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.25x = 4,317.38 × 826.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.25x = 3,567,231.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,231.09/2,878.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.38

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