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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.70, 3,785.55 and 879.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.70, 3,785.55 and 879.85 is: 1,319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.70 : 3,785.55 = 879.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.70/3,785.55 = 879.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.70x = 3,785.55 × 879.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.70x = 3,330,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,716.17/2,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.78

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