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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.04, 4,317.94 and 1,030.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.04, 4,317.94 and 1,030.29 is: 1,545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.04 : 4,317.94 = 1,030.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.04/4,317.94 = 1,030.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.04x = 4,317.94 × 1,030.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.04x = 4,448,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,715.50/2,879.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.21

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