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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.52, 4,779.24 and 878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.52, 4,779.24 and 878.02 is: 1,316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.52 : 4,779.24 = 878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.52/4,779.24 = 878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.52x = 4,779.24 × 878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.52x = 4,196,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,268.30/3,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.88

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