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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.72, 3,292.08 and 879.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.72, 3,292.08 and 879.07 is: 1,318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.72 : 3,292.08 = 879.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.72/3,292.08 = 879.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.72x = 3,292.08 × 879.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.72x = 2,893,968.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,968.77/2,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.61

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