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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.56, 4,779.60 and 878.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.56, 4,779.60 and 878.24 is: 1,317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.56 : 4,779.60 = 878.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.56/4,779.60 = 878.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.56x = 4,779.60 × 878.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.56x = 4,197,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,635.90/3,186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.29

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