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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.00, 3,511.35 and 879.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.00, 3,511.35 and 879.96 is: 1,319.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.00 : 3,511.35 = 879.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.00/3,511.35 = 879.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.00x = 3,511.35 × 879.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.00x = 3,089,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,860.71/2,341.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.89

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