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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.55, 4,317.27 and 1,397.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.55, 4,317.27 and 1,397.19 is: 2,094.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.55 : 4,317.27 = 1,397.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.55/4,317.27 = 1,397.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.55x = 4,317.27 × 1,397.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.55x = 6,032,046.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,032,046.47/2,879.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.79

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