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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.04, 3,916.56 and 879.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.04, 3,916.56 and 879.72 is: 1,319.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.04 : 3,916.56 = 879.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.04/3,916.56 = 879.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.04x = 3,916.56 × 879.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.04x = 3,445,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,476.16/2,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.58

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