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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.43, 4,652.74 and 1,879.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.43, 4,652.74 and 1,879.36 is: 2,593.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.43 : 4,652.74 = 1,879.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.43/4,652.74 = 1,879.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.43x = 4,652.74 × 1,879.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.43x = 8,744,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,744,174.56/3,371.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.61

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