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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.18, 4,316.62 and 1,029.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.18, 4,316.62 and 1,029.42 is: 1,543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.18 : 4,316.62 = 1,029.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.18/4,316.62 = 1,029.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.18x = 4,316.62 × 1,029.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.18x = 4,443,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,595.95/2,878.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.89

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