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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.94, 5,213.90 and 878.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.94, 5,213.90 and 878.87 is: 1,318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.94 : 5,213.90 = 878.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.94/5,213.90 = 878.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.94x = 5,213.90 × 878.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.94x = 4,582,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,309.83/3,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.30

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