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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.44, 4,779.66 and 878.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.44, 4,779.66 and 878.12 is: 1,317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.44 : 4,779.66 = 878.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.44/4,779.66 = 878.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.44x = 4,779.66 × 878.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.44x = 4,197,115.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,115.04/3,186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.18

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