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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.86, 5,213.76 and 878.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.86, 5,213.76 and 878.79 is: 1,318.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.86 : 5,213.76 = 878.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.86/5,213.76 = 878.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.86x = 5,213.76 × 878.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.86x = 4,581,800.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,800.15/3,475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.18

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