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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.08, 4,019.31 and 1,118.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.08, 4,019.31 and 1,118.57 is: 1,678.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.08 : 4,019.31 = 1,118.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.08/4,019.31 = 1,118.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.08x = 4,019.31 × 1,118.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.08x = 4,495,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,879.59/2,679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.14

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