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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.16, 3,402.66 and 1,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.16, 3,402.66 and 1,878.76 is: 2,589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.16 : 3,402.66 = 1,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.16/3,402.66 = 1,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.16x = 3,402.66 × 1,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.16x = 6,392,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,392,781.50/2,469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.05

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