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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.83, 4,482.13 and 879.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.83, 4,482.13 and 879.83 is: 1,319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.83 : 4,482.13 = 879.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.83/4,482.13 = 879.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.83x = 4,482.13 × 879.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.83x = 3,943,512.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,512.44/2,988.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.42

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