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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.24, 4,651.14 and 1,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.24, 4,651.14 and 1,878.40 is: 2,592.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.24 : 4,651.14 = 1,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.24/4,651.14 = 1,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.24x = 4,651.14 × 1,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.24x = 8,736,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736,701.38/3,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.31

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