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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.90, 3,816.98 and 879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.90, 3,816.98 and 879.30 is: 1,318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.90 : 3,816.98 = 879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.90/3,816.98 = 879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.90x = 3,816.98 × 879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.90x = 3,356,270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,270.51/2,544.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.82

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