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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.77, 4,131.51 and 879.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.77, 4,131.51 and 879.94 is: 1,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.77 : 4,131.51 = 879.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.77/4,131.51 = 879.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.77x = 4,131.51 × 879.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.77x = 3,635,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,480.91/2,753.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.18

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