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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614, 5,421.04 and 878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614, 5,421.04 and 878 is: 1,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614 : 5,421.04 = 878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614/5,421.04 = 878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614x = 5,421.04 × 878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614x = 4,759,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,673.12/3,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.01

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