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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.58, 3,625.68 and 879.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.58, 3,625.68 and 879.22 is: 1,318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.58 : 3,625.68 = 879.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.58/3,625.68 = 879.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.58x = 3,625.68 × 879.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.58x = 3,187,770.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,770.37/2,418.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.03

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