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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.06, 3,398.42 and 879.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.06, 3,398.42 and 879.07 is: 1,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.06 : 3,398.42 = 879.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.06/3,398.42 = 879.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.06x = 3,398.42 × 879.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.06x = 2,987,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,431.10/2,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.34

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