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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.06, 4,316.00 and 1,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.06, 4,316.00 and 1,122.88 is: 1,683.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.06 : 4,316.00 = 1,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.06/4,316.00 = 1,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.06x = 4,316.00 × 1,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.06x = 4,846,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,342.10/2,879.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.31

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