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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.37, 4,235.62 and 1,876.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.37, 4,235.62 and 1,876.35 is: 2,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.37 : 4,235.62 = 1,876.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.37/4,235.62 = 1,876.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.37x = 4,235.62 × 1,876.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.37x = 7,947,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,947,503.45/3,069.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.30

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