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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.35, 4,573.85 and 1,879.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.35, 4,573.85 and 1,879.58 is: 2,819.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.35 : 4,573.85 = 1,879.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.35/4,573.85 = 1,879.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.35x = 4,573.85 × 1,879.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.35x = 8,596,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,596,884.72/3,049.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.25

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