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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.26, 4,651.80 and 1,879.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.26, 4,651.80 and 1,879.14 is: 2,592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.26 : 4,651.80 = 1,879.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.26/4,651.80 = 1,879.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.26x = 4,651.80 × 1,879.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.26x = 8,741,383.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741,383.45/3,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.91

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