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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,476.89, 5,214.88 and 879.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,476.89, 5,214.88 and 879.67 is: 1,319.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,476.89 : 5,214.88 = 879.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,476.89/5,214.88 = 879.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,476.89x = 5,214.88 × 879.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,476.89x = 4,587,373.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587,373.49/3,476.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.39

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