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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.62, 5,213.61 and 878.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.62, 5,213.61 and 878.58 is: 1,317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.62 : 5,213.61 = 878.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.62/5,213.61 = 878.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.62x = 5,213.61 × 878.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.62x = 4,580,573.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,573.47/3,475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.92

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