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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.34, 5,016.82 and 879.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.34, 5,016.82 and 879.17 is: 1,318.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.34 : 5,016.82 = 879.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.34/5,016.82 = 879.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.34x = 5,016.82 × 879.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.34x = 4,410,640.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,640.23/3,344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.84

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