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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.02, 3,567.99 and 840.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.02, 3,567.99 and 840.02 is: 1,259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.02 : 3,567.99 = 840.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.02/3,567.99 = 840.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.02x = 3,567.99 × 840.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.02x = 2,997,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,182.96/2,379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.84

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