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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.09, 4,522.32 and 1,879.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.09, 4,522.32 and 1,879.73 is: 2,593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.09 : 4,522.32 = 1,879.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.09/4,522.32 = 1,879.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.09x = 4,522.32 × 1,879.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.09x = 8,500,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,500,740.57/3,277.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.99

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