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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.76, 4,546.68 and 1,878.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.76, 4,546.68 and 1,878.36 is: 2,592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.76 : 4,546.68 = 1,878.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.76/4,546.68 = 1,878.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.76x = 4,546.68 × 1,878.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.76x = 8,540,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,540,301.84/3,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.09

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