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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.68, 4,304.56 and 1,877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.68, 4,304.56 and 1,877.76 is: 2,590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.68 : 4,304.56 = 1,877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.68/4,304.56 = 1,877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.68x = 4,304.56 × 1,877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.68x = 8,082,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,930.59/3,119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.95

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