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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.62, 3,511.37 and 879.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.62, 3,511.37 and 879.74 is: 1,319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.62 : 3,511.37 = 879.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.62/3,511.37 = 879.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.62x = 3,511.37 × 879.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.62x = 3,089,077.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,077.29/2,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.21

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