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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.87, 3,399.39 and 879.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.87, 3,399.39 and 879.48 is: 1,318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.87 : 3,399.39 = 879.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.87/3,399.39 = 879.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.87x = 3,399.39 × 879.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.87x = 2,989,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,695.52/2,266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.87

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