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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.24, 4,239.51 and 879.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.24, 4,239.51 and 879.46 is: 1,318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.24 : 4,239.51 = 879.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.24/4,239.51 = 879.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.24x = 4,239.51 × 879.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.24x = 3,728,479.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,479.46/2,827.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.77

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