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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.28, 4,652.10 and 1,879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.28, 4,652.10 and 1,879.08 is: 2,592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.28 : 4,652.10 = 1,879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.28/4,652.10 = 1,879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.28x = 4,652.10 × 1,879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.28x = 8,741,668.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741,668.07/3,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.98

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