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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.27, 4,318.16 and 1,030.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.27, 4,318.16 and 1,030.11 is: 1,544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.27 : 4,318.16 = 1,030.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.27/4,318.16 = 1,030.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.27x = 4,318.16 × 1,030.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.27x = 4,448,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,182.24/2,879.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.90

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