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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.76, 5,006.28 and 1,879.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.76, 5,006.28 and 1,879.53 is: 2,818.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.76 : 5,006.28 = 1,879.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.76/5,006.28 = 1,879.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.76x = 5,006.28 × 1,879.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.76x = 9,409,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,409,453.45/3,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.25

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