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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.80, 3,659.32 and 879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.80, 3,659.32 and 879.44 is: 1,319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.80 : 3,659.32 = 879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.80/3,659.32 = 879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.80x = 3,659.32 × 879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.80x = 3,218,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,135.18/2,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.56

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