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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.22, 3,786.51 and 879.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.22, 3,786.51 and 879.76 is: 1,320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.22 : 3,786.51 = 879.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.22/3,786.51 = 879.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.22x = 3,786.51 × 879.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.22x = 3,331,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,228.07/2,523.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.23

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