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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.83, 4,438.19 and 879.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.83, 4,438.19 and 879.55 is: 1,318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.83 : 4,438.19 = 879.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.83/4,438.19 = 879.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.83x = 4,438.19 × 879.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.83x = 3,903,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,587.82/2,959.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.86

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