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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.65, 4,651.52 and 1,878.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.65, 4,651.52 and 1,878.56 is: 2,592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.65 : 4,651.52 = 1,878.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.65/4,651.52 = 1,878.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.65x = 4,651.52 × 1,878.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.65x = 8,738,126.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,738,126.76/3,370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.42

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