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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.54, 3,508.38 and 879.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.54, 3,508.38 and 879.06 is: 1,317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.54 : 3,508.38 = 879.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.54/3,508.38 = 879.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.54x = 3,508.38 × 879.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.54x = 3,084,076.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,076.52/2,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.68

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