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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.62, 4,217.31 and 1,879.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.62, 4,217.31 and 1,879.34 is: 2,592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.62 : 4,217.31 = 1,879.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.62/4,217.31 = 1,879.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.62x = 4,217.31 × 1,879.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.62x = 7,925,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,925,759.38/3,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.13

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