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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.94, 4,651.92 and 1,878.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.94, 4,651.92 and 1,878.95 is: 2,592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.94 : 4,651.92 = 1,878.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.94/4,651.92 = 1,878.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.94x = 4,651.92 × 1,878.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.94x = 8,740,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,740,720.95/3,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.96

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