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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.28, 3,508.36 and 879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.28, 3,508.36 and 879.44 is: 1,318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.28 : 3,508.36 = 879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.28/3,508.36 = 879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.28x = 3,508.36 × 879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.28x = 3,085,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,392.12/2,340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.39

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