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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.60, 4,779.74 and 878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.60, 4,779.74 and 878.44 is: 1,317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.60 : 4,779.74 = 878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.60/4,779.74 = 878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.60x = 4,779.74 × 878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.60x = 4,198,714.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,714.81/3,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.62

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