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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.36, 4,317.84 and 1,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.36, 4,317.84 and 1,029.40 is: 1,544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.36 : 4,317.84 = 1,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.36/4,317.84 = 1,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.36x = 4,317.84 × 1,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.36x = 4,444,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444,784.50/2,878.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.21

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