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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.95, 4,548.60 and 1,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.95, 4,548.60 and 1,879.40 is: 2,593.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.95 : 4,548.60 = 1,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.95/4,548.60 = 1,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.95x = 4,548.60 × 1,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.95x = 8,548,616.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,548,616.10/3,295.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.67

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