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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.82, 4,421.04 and 1,877.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.82, 4,421.04 and 1,877.66 is: 2,590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.82 : 4,421.04 = 1,877.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.82/4,421.04 = 1,877.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.82x = 4,421.04 × 1,877.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.82x = 8,301,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,301,209.97/3,204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.23

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