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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.91, 3,265.80 and 879.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.91, 3,265.80 and 879.67 is: 1,318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.91 : 3,265.80 = 879.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.91/3,265.80 = 879.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.91x = 3,265.80 × 879.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.91x = 2,872,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,826.29/2,178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.47

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