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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.78, 4,311.06 and 1,119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.78, 4,311.06 and 1,119.55 is: 1,678.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.78 : 4,311.06 = 1,119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.78/4,311.06 = 1,119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.78x = 4,311.06 × 1,119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.78x = 4,826,447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,447.22/2,874.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.89

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