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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.33, 3,783.60 and 879.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.33, 3,783.60 and 879.05 is: 1,318.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.33 : 3,783.60 = 879.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.33/3,783.60 = 879.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.33x = 3,783.60 × 879.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.33x = 3,325,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,954.66/2,522.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.60

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