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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.72, 4,321.68 and 1,148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.72, 4,321.68 and 1,148.84 is: 1,724.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.72 : 4,321.68 = 1,148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.72/4,321.68 = 1,148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.72x = 4,321.68 × 1,148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.72x = 4,964,918.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964,918.85/2,879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.10

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