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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.46, 4,652.80 and 1,879.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.46, 4,652.80 and 1,879.34 is: 2,593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.46 : 4,652.80 = 1,879.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.46/4,652.80 = 1,879.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.46x = 4,652.80 × 1,879.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.46x = 8,744,193.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,744,193.15/3,371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.59

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