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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.82, 3,510.11 and 879.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.82, 3,510.11 and 879.09 is: 1,318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.82 : 3,510.11 = 879.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.82/3,510.11 = 879.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.82x = 3,510.11 × 879.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.82x = 3,085,702.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,702.60/2,339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.78

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