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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.42, 4,651.16 and 1,878.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.42, 4,651.16 and 1,878.32 is: 2,592.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.42 : 4,651.16 = 1,878.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.42/4,651.16 = 1,878.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.42x = 4,651.16 × 1,878.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.42x = 8,736,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736,366.85/3,370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.07

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