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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.96, 2,961.90 and 879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.96, 2,961.90 and 879.40 is: 1,318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.96 : 2,961.90 = 879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.96/2,961.90 = 879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.96x = 2,961.90 × 879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.96x = 2,604,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,694.86/1,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.19

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