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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.29, 4,019.57 and 1,118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.29, 4,019.57 and 1,118.43 is: 1,677.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.29 : 4,019.57 = 1,118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.29/4,019.57 = 1,118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.29x = 4,019.57 × 1,118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.29x = 4,495,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,591.20/2,679.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.90

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