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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.94, 4,652.01 and 1,879.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.94, 4,652.01 and 1,879.18 is: 2,593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.94 : 4,652.01 = 1,879.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.94/4,652.01 = 1,879.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.94x = 4,652.01 × 1,879.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.94x = 8,741,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741,952.52/3,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.33

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