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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.81, 4,310.33 and 1,118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.81, 4,310.33 and 1,118.04 is: 1,676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.81 : 4,310.33 = 1,118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.81/4,310.33 = 1,118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.81x = 4,310.33 × 1,118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.81x = 4,819,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,115.76/2,873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.91

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