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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.91, 4,651.83 and 1,879.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.91, 4,651.83 and 1,879.16 is: 2,593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.91 : 4,651.83 = 1,879.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.91/4,651.83 = 1,879.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.91x = 4,651.83 × 1,879.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.91x = 8,741,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741,509.60/3,370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.22

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