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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.50, 4,438.62 and 878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.50, 4,438.62 and 878.52 is: 1,318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.50 : 4,438.62 = 878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.50/4,438.62 = 878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.50x = 4,438.62 × 878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.50x = 3,899,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,416.44/2,958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.04

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