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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.79, 3,817.71 and 879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.79, 3,817.71 and 879.44 is: 1,318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.79 : 3,817.71 = 879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.79/3,817.71 = 879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.79x = 3,817.71 × 879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.79x = 3,357,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,427.79/2,545.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.82

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