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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.98, 4,546.91 and 1,878.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.98, 4,546.91 and 1,878.71 is: 2,592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.98 : 4,546.91 = 1,878.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.98/4,546.91 = 1,878.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.98x = 4,546.91 × 1,878.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.98x = 8,542,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,542,307.25/3,294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.52

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