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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.40, 5,015.12 and 878.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.40, 5,015.12 and 878.24 is: 1,317.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.40 : 5,015.12 = 878.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.40/5,015.12 = 878.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.40x = 5,015.12 × 878.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.40x = 4,404,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,478.99/3,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.37

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