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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.66, 3,399.89 and 879.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.66, 3,399.89 and 879.83 is: 1,319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.66 : 3,399.89 = 879.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.66/3,399.89 = 879.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.66x = 3,399.89 × 879.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.66x = 2,991,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,316.57/2,267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.12

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