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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.36, 3,951.66 and 879.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.36, 3,951.66 and 879.50 is: 1,319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.36 : 3,951.66 = 879.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.36/3,951.66 = 879.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.36x = 3,951.66 × 879.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.36x = 3,475,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,465.21/2,634.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.28

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