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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.31, 3,511.41 and 879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.31, 3,511.41 and 879.88 is: 1,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.31 : 3,511.41 = 879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.31/3,511.41 = 879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.31x = 3,511.41 × 879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.31x = 3,089,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,619.43/2,340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.18

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