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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.42, 4,652.25 and 1,879.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.42, 4,652.25 and 1,879.10 is: 2,592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.42 : 4,652.25 = 1,879.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.42/4,652.25 = 1,879.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.42x = 4,652.25 × 1,879.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.42x = 8,742,019.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,742,019.71/3,371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.98

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