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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.76, 4,547.88 and 1,879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.76, 4,547.88 and 1,879.44 is: 2,593.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.76 : 4,547.88 = 1,879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.76/4,547.88 = 1,879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.76x = 4,547.88 × 1,879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.76x = 8,547,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547,467.59/3,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.47

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