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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.86, 3,786.24 and 879.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.86, 3,786.24 and 879.92 is: 1,320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.86 : 3,786.24 = 879.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.86/3,786.24 = 879.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.86x = 3,786.24 × 879.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.86x = 3,331,588.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,588.30/2,523.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.04

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