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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.25, 4,652.33 and 1,879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.25, 4,652.33 and 1,879.13 is: 2,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.25 : 4,652.33 = 1,879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.25/4,652.33 = 1,879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.25x = 4,652.33 × 1,879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.25x = 8,742,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,742,332.87/3,371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.20

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