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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.34, 4,650.62 and 1,878.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.34, 4,650.62 and 1,878.08 is: 2,591.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.34 : 4,650.62 = 1,878.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.34/4,650.62 = 1,878.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.34x = 4,650.62 × 1,878.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.34x = 8,734,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734,203.77/3,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.49

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