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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.68, 4,319.93 and 1,030.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.68, 4,319.93 and 1,030.41 is: 1,545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.68 : 4,319.93 = 1,030.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.68/4,319.93 = 1,030.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.68x = 4,319.93 × 1,030.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.68x = 4,451,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,299.07/2,879.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.76

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