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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.03, 4,421.57 and 1,877.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.03, 4,421.57 and 1,877.74 is: 2,591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.03 : 4,421.57 = 1,877.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.03/4,421.57 = 1,877.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.03x = 4,421.57 × 1,877.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.03x = 8,302,545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302,545.45/3,204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.28

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