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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.62, 4,651.43 and 1,878.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.62, 4,651.43 and 1,878.51 is: 2,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.62 : 4,651.43 = 1,878.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.62/4,651.43 = 1,878.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.62x = 4,651.43 × 1,878.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.62x = 8,737,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,737,748.38/3,370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.33

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