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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.66, 4,651.34 and 1,878.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.66, 4,651.34 and 1,878.71 is: 2,592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.66 : 4,651.34 = 1,878.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.66/4,651.34 = 1,878.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.66x = 4,651.34 × 1,878.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.66x = 8,738,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,738,486.32/3,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.52

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