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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.75, 3,659.69 and 879.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.75, 3,659.69 and 879.89 is: 1,319.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.75 : 3,659.69 = 879.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.75/3,659.69 = 879.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.75x = 3,659.69 × 879.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.75x = 3,220,101.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,101.94/2,439.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.85

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