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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.20, 4,650.72 and 1,878.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.20, 4,650.72 and 1,878.09 is: 2,591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.20 : 4,650.72 = 1,878.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.20/4,650.72 = 1,878.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.20x = 4,650.72 × 1,878.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.20x = 8,734,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734,470.72/3,370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.68

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