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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.46, 4,317.52 and 1,029.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.46, 4,317.52 and 1,029.49 is: 1,544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.46 : 4,317.52 = 1,029.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.46/4,317.52 = 1,029.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.46x = 4,317.52 × 1,029.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.46x = 4,444,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444,843.66/2,878.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.17

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