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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.67, 3,914.49 and 879.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.67, 3,914.49 and 879.51 is: 1,319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.67 : 3,914.49 = 879.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.67/3,914.49 = 879.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.67x = 3,914.49 × 879.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.67x = 3,442,833.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,833.10/2,609.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.26

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