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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.90, 4,423.95 and 1,879.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.90, 4,423.95 and 1,879.02 is: 2,593.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.90 : 4,423.95 = 1,879.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.90/4,423.95 = 1,879.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.90x = 4,423.95 × 1,879.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.90x = 8,312,690.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,312,690.53/3,204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.74

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