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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.96, 4,320 and 1,124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.96, 4,320 and 1,124.88 is: 1,687.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.96 : 4,320 = 1,124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.96/4,320 = 1,124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.96x = 4,320 × 1,124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.96x = 4,859,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,859,481.60/2,879.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.35

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