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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.64, 3,659.36 and 879.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.64, 3,659.36 and 879.86 is: 1,319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.64 : 3,659.36 = 879.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.64/3,659.36 = 879.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.64x = 3,659.36 × 879.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.64x = 3,219,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,724.49/2,440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.21

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