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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.81, 4,240.44 and 879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.81, 4,240.44 and 879 is: 1,318.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.81 : 4,240.44 = 879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.81/4,240.44 = 879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.81x = 4,240.44 × 879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.81x = 3,727,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,346.76/2,826.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.57

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