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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.79, 3,914.67 and 879.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.79, 3,914.67 and 879.63 is: 1,319.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.79 : 3,914.67 = 879.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.79/3,914.67 = 879.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.79x = 3,914.67 × 879.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.79x = 3,443,461.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,461.17/2,609.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.44

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