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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.91, 4,318.36 and 1,148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.91, 4,318.36 and 1,148.75 is: 1,723.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.91 : 4,318.36 = 1,148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.91/4,318.36 = 1,148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.91x = 4,318.36 × 1,148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.91x = 4,960,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960,694.46/2,878.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.12

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