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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.92, 4,317.75 and 1,030.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.92, 4,317.75 and 1,030.17 is: 1,545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.92 : 4,317.75 = 1,030.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.92/4,317.75 = 1,030.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.92x = 4,317.75 × 1,030.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.92x = 4,448,016.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,016.52/2,878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.03

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