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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.47, 4,652.63 and 1,879.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.47, 4,652.63 and 1,879.36 is: 2,593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.47 : 4,652.63 = 1,879.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.47/4,652.63 = 1,879.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.47x = 4,652.63 × 1,879.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.47x = 8,743,965.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,743,965.26/3,371.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.51

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