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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.64, 4,317.99 and 1,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.64, 4,317.99 and 1,030.44 is: 1,545.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.64 : 4,317.99 = 1,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.64/4,317.99 = 1,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.64x = 4,317.99 × 1,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.64x = 4,449,429.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,429.62/2,879.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.13

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