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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.80, 4,651.14 and 1,878.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.80, 4,651.14 and 1,878.39 is: 2,591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.80 : 4,651.14 = 1,878.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.80/4,651.14 = 1,878.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.80x = 4,651.14 × 1,878.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.80x = 8,736,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736,654.86/3,370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.86

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