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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.45, 3,782.61 and 879.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.45, 3,782.61 and 879.57 is: 1,318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.45 : 3,782.61 = 879.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.45/3,782.61 = 879.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.45x = 3,782.61 × 879.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.45x = 3,327,070.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,070.28/2,523.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.46

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