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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.24, 4,437.60 and 878.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.24, 4,437.60 and 878.28 is: 1,317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.24 : 4,437.60 = 878.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.24/4,437.60 = 878.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.24x = 4,437.60 × 878.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.24x = 3,897,455.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,455.33/2,958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.49

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