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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.49, 4,181.22 and 679.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.49, 4,181.22 and 679.09 is: 1,018.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.49 : 4,181.22 = 679.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.49/4,181.22 = 679.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.49x = 4,181.22 × 679.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.49x = 2,839,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,437.76/2,787.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.63

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