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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.91, 4,894.08 and 1,877.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.91, 4,894.08 and 1,877.83 is: 2,814.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.91 : 4,894.08 = 1,877.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.91/4,894.08 = 1,877.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.91x = 4,894.08 × 1,877.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.91x = 9,190,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,190,250.25/3,264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.86

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