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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.18, 4,651.70 and 1,879.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.18, 4,651.70 and 1,879.10 is: 2,592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.18 : 4,651.70 = 1,879.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.18/4,651.70 = 1,879.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.18x = 4,651.70 × 1,879.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.18x = 8,741,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741,009.47/3,371.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.86

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