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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.05, 4,651.92 and 1,878.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.05, 4,651.92 and 1,878.93 is: 2,592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.05 : 4,651.92 = 1,878.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.05/4,651.92 = 1,878.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.05x = 4,651.92 × 1,878.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.05x = 8,740,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,740,632.05/3,371.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.85

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