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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.69, 3,784.67 and 879.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.69, 3,784.67 and 879.25 is: 1,319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.69 : 3,784.67 = 879.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.69/3,784.67 = 879.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.69x = 3,784.67 × 879.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.69x = 3,327,666.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,666.70/2,522.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.09

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