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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.52, 4,317.74 and 826.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.52, 4,317.74 and 826.52 is: 1,239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.52 : 4,317.74 = 826.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.52/4,317.74 = 826.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.52x = 4,317.74 × 826.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.52x = 3,568,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,698.46/2,878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.77

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