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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.56, 4,316.70 and 1,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.56, 4,316.70 and 1,030.24 is: 1,544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.56 : 4,316.70 = 1,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.56/4,316.70 = 1,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.56x = 4,316.70 × 1,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.56x = 4,447,237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,237.01/2,879.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.42

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