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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.70, 5,266.03 and 878.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.70, 5,266.03 and 878.19 is: 1,317.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.70 : 5,266.03 = 878.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.70/5,266.03 = 878.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.70x = 5,266.03 × 878.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.70x = 4,624,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,570.49/3,510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.28

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