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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.86, 4,651.62 and 1,878.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.86, 4,651.62 and 1,878.90 is: 2,592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.86 : 4,651.62 = 1,878.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.86/4,651.62 = 1,878.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.86x = 4,651.62 × 1,878.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.86x = 8,739,928.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739,928.82/3,370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.79

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