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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.16, 3,447.46 and 1,879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.16, 3,447.46 and 1,879.08 is: 2,590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.16 : 3,447.46 = 1,879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.16/3,447.46 = 1,879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.16x = 3,447.46 × 1,879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.16x = 6,478,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,478,053.14/2,501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.02

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