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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.76, 4,651.11 and 1,878.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.76, 4,651.11 and 1,878.64 is: 2,592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.76 : 4,651.11 = 1,878.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.76/4,651.11 = 1,878.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.76x = 4,651.11 × 1,878.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.76x = 8,737,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,737,761.29/3,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.22

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