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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.44, 3,916.20 and 879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.44, 3,916.20 and 879.20 is: 1,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.44 : 3,916.20 = 879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.44/3,916.20 = 879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.44x = 3,916.20 × 879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.44x = 3,443,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,123.04/2,610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.98

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