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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.38, 4,317.34 and 769.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.38, 4,317.34 and 769.84 is: 1,154.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.38 : 4,317.34 = 769.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.38/4,317.34 = 769.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.38x = 4,317.34 × 769.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.38x = 3,323,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,661.03/2,878.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.70

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