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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.63, 4,018.13 and 1,119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.63, 4,018.13 and 1,119.17 is: 1,678.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.63 : 4,018.13 = 1,119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.63/4,018.13 = 1,119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.63x = 4,018.13 × 1,119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.63x = 4,496,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,970.55/2,679.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.21

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