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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.08, 4,437.99 and 878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.08, 4,437.99 and 878.52 is: 1,317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.08 : 4,437.99 = 878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.08/4,437.99 = 878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.08x = 4,437.99 × 878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.08x = 3,898,862.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,862.97/2,959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.59

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