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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.84, 3,268.50 and 879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.84, 3,268.50 and 879.88 is: 1,319.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.84 : 3,268.50 = 879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.84/3,268.50 = 879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.84x = 3,268.50 × 879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.84x = 2,875,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,887.78/2,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.31

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