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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.90, 4,330.38 and 1,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.90, 4,330.38 and 1,879.70 is: 2,594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.90 : 4,330.38 = 1,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.90/4,330.38 = 1,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.90x = 4,330.38 × 1,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.90x = 8,139,815.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139,815.29/3,137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.03

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