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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.30, 4,650.86 and 1,878.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.30, 4,650.86 and 1,878.38 is: 2,592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.30 : 4,650.86 = 1,878.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.30/4,650.86 = 1,878.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.30x = 4,650.86 × 1,878.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.30x = 8,736,059.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736,059.15/3,370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.08

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