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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.84, 4,217.67 and 1,879.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.84, 4,217.67 and 1,879.56 is: 2,592.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.84 : 4,217.67 = 1,879.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.84/4,217.67 = 1,879.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.84x = 4,217.67 × 1,879.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.84x = 7,927,363.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,927,363.83/3,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.47

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