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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.57, 4,768.80 and 839.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.57, 4,768.80 and 839.60 is: 1,259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.57 : 4,768.80 = 839.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.57/4,768.80 = 839.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.57x = 4,768.80 × 839.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.57x = 4,003,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,003,863.78/3,179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.25

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