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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.45, 3,915.41 and 879.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.45, 3,915.41 and 879.03 is: 1,318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.45 : 3,915.41 = 879.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.45/3,915.41 = 879.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.45x = 3,915.41 × 879.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.45x = 3,441,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,758.46/2,610.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.45

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