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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.20, 3,510.84 and 879.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.20, 3,510.84 and 879.57 is: 1,318.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.20 : 3,510.84 = 879.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.20/3,510.84 = 879.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.20x = 3,510.84 × 879.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.20x = 3,088,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,029.54/2,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.99

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