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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.39, 4,311.68 and 1,120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.39, 4,311.68 and 1,120.30 is: 1,679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.39 : 4,311.68 = 1,120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.39/4,311.68 = 1,120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.39x = 4,311.68 × 1,120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.39x = 4,830,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,358.72/2,876.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.31

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