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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.90, 3,817.88 and 879.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.90, 3,817.88 and 879.16 is: 1,318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.90 : 3,817.88 = 879.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.90/3,817.88 = 879.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.90x = 3,817.88 × 879.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.90x = 3,356,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,527.38/2,544.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.92

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