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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.46, 4,318.99 and 1,030.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.46, 4,318.99 and 1,030.23 is: 1,545.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.46 : 4,318.99 = 1,030.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.46/4,318.99 = 1,030.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.46x = 4,318.99 × 1,030.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.46x = 4,449,550.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,550.49/2,879.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.27

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