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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.34, 4,781.01 and 878.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.34, 4,781.01 and 878.84 is: 1,318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.34 : 4,781.01 = 878.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.34/4,781.01 = 878.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.34x = 4,781.01 × 878.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.34x = 4,201,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,742.83/3,187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.26

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