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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.49, 4,651.25 and 1,878.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.49, 4,651.25 and 1,878.31 is: 2,592.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.49 : 4,651.25 = 1,878.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.49/4,651.25 = 1,878.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.49x = 4,651.25 × 1,878.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.49x = 8,736,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736,504.17/3,370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.06

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