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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.92, 3,510.42 and 879.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.92, 3,510.42 and 879.76 is: 1,319.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.92 : 3,510.42 = 879.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.92/3,510.42 = 879.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.92x = 3,510.42 × 879.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.92x = 3,088,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,327.10/2,339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.84

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