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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.51, 3,783.78 and 879.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.51, 3,783.78 and 879.06 is: 1,318.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.51 : 3,783.78 = 879.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.51/3,783.78 = 879.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.51x = 3,783.78 × 879.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.51x = 3,326,155.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,155.46/2,522.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.59

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