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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.58, 4,440.22 and 879.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.58, 4,440.22 and 879.64 is: 1,319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.58 : 4,440.22 = 879.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.58/4,440.22 = 879.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.58x = 4,440.22 × 879.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.58x = 3,905,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,795.12/2,959.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.71

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