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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.28, 4,019.55 and 1,118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.28, 4,019.55 and 1,118.41 is: 1,677.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.28 : 4,019.55 = 1,118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.28/4,019.55 = 1,118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.28x = 4,019.55 × 1,118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.28x = 4,495,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,484.82/2,679.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.87

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