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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.44, 4,309.77 and 1,117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.44, 4,309.77 and 1,117.58 is: 1,676.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.44 : 4,309.77 = 1,117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.44/4,309.77 = 1,117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.44x = 4,309.77 × 1,117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.44x = 4,816,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,495.40/2,872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.80

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