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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.93, 4,549.96 and 1,878.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.93, 4,549.96 and 1,878.25 is: 2,815.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.93 : 4,549.96 = 1,878.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.93/4,549.96 = 1,878.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.93x = 4,549.96 × 1,878.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.93x = 8,545,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,545,962.37/3,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.87

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