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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.55, 3,783.84 and 879.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.55, 3,783.84 and 879.25 is: 1,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.55 : 3,783.84 = 879.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.55/3,783.84 = 879.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.55x = 3,783.84 × 879.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.55x = 3,326,941.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,941.32/2,521.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.40

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