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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.63, 4,305.11 and 1,877.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.63, 4,305.11 and 1,877.63 is: 2,591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.63 : 4,305.11 = 1,877.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.63/4,305.11 = 1,877.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.63x = 4,305.11 × 1,877.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.63x = 8,083,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,083,372.78/3,119.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.14

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