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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.35, 4,423.55 and 1,879.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.35, 4,423.55 and 1,879.52 is: 2,593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.35 : 4,423.55 = 1,879.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.35/4,423.55 = 1,879.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.35x = 4,423.55 × 1,879.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.35x = 8,314,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,314,119.18/3,205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.83

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