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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.55, 5,213.34 and 878.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.55, 5,213.34 and 878.49 is: 1,317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.55 : 5,213.34 = 878.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.55/5,213.34 = 878.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.55x = 5,213.34 × 878.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.55x = 4,579,836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,836.60/3,475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.73

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