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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.68, 3,818.94 and 879.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.68, 3,818.94 and 879.74 is: 1,319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.68 : 3,818.94 = 879.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.68/3,818.94 = 879.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.68x = 3,818.94 × 879.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.68x = 3,359,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,674.28/2,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.76

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