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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.78, 3,951.21 and 879.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.78, 3,951.21 and 879.48 is: 1,318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.78 : 3,951.21 = 879.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.78/3,951.21 = 879.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.78x = 3,951.21 × 879.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.78x = 3,475,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,010.17/2,634.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.90

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