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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.54, 3,398.80 and 879.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.54, 3,398.80 and 879.36 is: 1,319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.54 : 3,398.80 = 879.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.54/3,398.80 = 879.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.54x = 3,398.80 × 879.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.54x = 2,988,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,768.77/2,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.23

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