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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.62, 2,778.90 and 879.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.62, 2,778.90 and 879.42 is: 1,319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.62 : 2,778.90 = 879.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.62/2,778.90 = 879.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.62x = 2,778.90 × 879.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.62x = 2,443,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,820.24/1,852.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.12

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