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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.38, 3,657.60 and 879.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.38, 3,657.60 and 879.50 is: 1,319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.38 : 3,657.60 = 879.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.38/3,657.60 = 879.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.38x = 3,657.60 × 879.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.38x = 3,216,859.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,859.20/2,438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.26

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