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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.58, 3,952.03 and 879.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.58, 3,952.03 and 879.96 is: 1,319.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.58 : 3,952.03 = 879.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.58/3,952.03 = 879.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.58x = 3,952.03 × 879.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.58x = 3,477,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,617.28/2,635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.49

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