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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.10, 4,652.32 and 1,879.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.10, 4,652.32 and 1,879.02 is: 2,593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.10 : 4,652.32 = 1,879.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.10/4,652.32 = 1,879.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.10x = 4,652.32 × 1,879.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.10x = 8,741,802.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741,802.33/3,371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.16

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