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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.59, 4,439.38 and 879.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.59, 4,439.38 and 879.58 is: 1,319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.59 : 4,439.38 = 879.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.59/4,439.38 = 879.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.59x = 4,439.38 × 879.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.59x = 3,904,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,809.82/2,959.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.38

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