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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.60, 3,914.40 and 879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.60, 3,914.40 and 879.44 is: 1,319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.60 : 3,914.40 = 879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.60/3,914.40 = 879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.60x = 3,914.40 × 879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.60x = 3,442,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,460.36/2,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.16

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