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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.41, 4,651.04 and 1,878.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.41, 4,651.04 and 1,878.26 is: 2,591.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.41 : 4,651.04 = 1,878.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.41/4,651.04 = 1,878.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.41x = 4,651.04 × 1,878.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.41x = 8,735,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,735,833.27/3,370.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.92

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