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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.36, 3,785.49 and 879.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.36, 3,785.49 and 879.42 is: 1,319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.36 : 3,785.49 = 879.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.36/3,785.49 = 879.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.36x = 3,785.49 × 879.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.36x = 3,329,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,035.62/2,523.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.29

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