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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.16, 4,437.96 and 878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.16, 4,437.96 and 878.60 is: 1,317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.16 : 4,437.96 = 878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.16/4,437.96 = 878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.16x = 4,437.96 × 878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.16x = 3,899,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,199.46/2,959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.67

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