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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.78, 4,319.48 and 1,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.78, 4,319.48 and 1,030.80 is: 1,546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.78 : 4,319.48 = 1,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.78/4,319.48 = 1,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.78x = 4,319.48 × 1,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.78x = 4,452,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,519.98/2,879.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.13

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