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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.76, 4,422.77 and 1,877.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.76, 4,422.77 and 1,877.98 is: 2,591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.76 : 4,422.77 = 1,877.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.76/4,422.77 = 1,877.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.76x = 4,422.77 × 1,877.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.76x = 8,305,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,305,842.10/3,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.72

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