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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.93, 4,438.44 and 878.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.93, 4,438.44 and 878.89 is: 1,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.93 : 4,438.44 = 878.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.93/4,438.44 = 878.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.93x = 4,438.44 × 878.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.93x = 3,900,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,886.14/2,958.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.34

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