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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.61, 4,545.46 and 1,877.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.61, 4,545.46 and 1,877.30 is: 2,590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.61 : 4,545.46 = 1,877.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.61/4,545.46 = 1,877.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.61x = 4,545.46 × 1,877.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.61x = 8,533,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,533,188.72/3,294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.05

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