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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.80, 5,213.71 and 878.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.80, 5,213.71 and 878.73 is: 1,318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.80 : 5,213.71 = 878.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.80/5,213.71 = 878.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.80x = 5,213.71 × 878.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.80x = 4,581,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,443.39/3,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.10

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