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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.16, 4,652.35 and 1,879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.16, 4,652.35 and 1,879.08 is: 2,593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.16 : 4,652.35 = 1,879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.16/4,652.35 = 1,879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.16x = 4,652.35 × 1,879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.16x = 8,742,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,742,140.19/3,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.21

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