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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.54, 4,330.72 and 1,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.54, 4,330.72 and 1,879.30 is: 2,593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.54 : 4,330.72 = 1,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.54/4,330.72 = 1,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.54x = 4,330.72 × 1,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.54x = 8,138,722.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,722.10/3,138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.16

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