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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.56, 4,317.84 and 826.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.56, 4,317.84 and 826.56 is: 1,239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.56 : 4,317.84 = 826.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.56/4,317.84 = 826.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.56x = 4,317.84 × 826.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.56x = 3,568,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,953.83/2,878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.84

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