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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.44, 4,897.80 and 1,879.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.44, 4,897.80 and 1,879.56 is: 2,814.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.44 : 4,897.80 = 1,879.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.44/4,897.80 = 1,879.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.44x = 4,897.80 × 1,879.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.44x = 9,205,708.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,205,708.97/3,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.82

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