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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.41, 4,320.68 and 1,030.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.41, 4,320.68 and 1,030.59 is: 1,545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.41 : 4,320.68 = 1,030.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.41/4,320.68 = 1,030.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.41x = 4,320.68 × 1,030.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.41x = 4,452,844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,844.45/2,880.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.91

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