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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.78, 5,017.08 and 879.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.78, 5,017.08 and 879.74 is: 1,319.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.78 : 5,017.08 = 879.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.78/5,017.08 = 879.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.78x = 5,017.08 × 879.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.78x = 4,413,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,725.96/3,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.59

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