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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.59, 3,267.90 and 879.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.59, 3,267.90 and 879.75 is: 1,319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.59 : 3,267.90 = 879.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.59/3,267.90 = 879.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.59x = 3,267.90 × 879.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.59x = 2,874,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,935.03/2,178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.63

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