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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,476.93, 5,215.39 and 879.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,476.93, 5,215.39 and 879.87 is: 1,319.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,476.93 : 5,215.39 = 879.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,476.93/5,215.39 = 879.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,476.93x = 5,215.39 × 879.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,476.93x = 4,588,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,865.20/3,476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.80

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