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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.57, 3,397.15 and 879.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.57, 3,397.15 and 879.18 is: 1,317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.57 : 3,397.15 = 879.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.57/3,397.15 = 879.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.57x = 3,397.15 × 879.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.57x = 2,986,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,706.34/2,266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.72

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