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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.60, 4,651.57 and 1,878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.60, 4,651.57 and 1,878.52 is: 2,592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.60 : 4,651.57 = 1,878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.60/4,651.57 = 1,878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.60x = 4,651.57 × 1,878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.60x = 8,738,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,738,069.68/3,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.44

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