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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.06, 3,506.42 and 879.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.06, 3,506.42 and 879.18 is: 1,317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.06 : 3,506.42 = 879.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.06/3,506.42 = 879.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.06x = 3,506.42 × 879.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.06x = 3,082,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,774.34/2,339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.95

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