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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.88, 4,318.60 and 1,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.88, 4,318.60 and 1,030.20 is: 1,545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.88 : 4,318.60 = 1,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.88/4,318.60 = 1,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.88x = 4,318.60 × 1,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.88x = 4,449,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,021.72/2,878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.40

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