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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.89, 5,213.88 and 878.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.89, 5,213.88 and 878.94 is: 1,318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.89 : 5,213.88 = 878.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.89/5,213.88 = 878.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.89x = 5,213.88 × 878.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.89x = 4,582,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,687.69/3,475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.42

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