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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.72, 4,240.08 and 879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.72, 4,240.08 and 879.04 is: 1,318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.72 : 4,240.08 = 879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.72/4,240.08 = 879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.72x = 4,240.08 × 879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.72x = 3,727,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,199.92/2,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.56

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