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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.20, 4,240.92 and 879.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.20, 4,240.92 and 879.42 is: 1,319.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.20 : 4,240.92 = 879.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.20/4,240.92 = 879.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.20x = 4,240.92 × 879.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.20x = 3,729,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,549.87/2,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.17

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