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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.49, 4,652.36 and 1,879.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.49, 4,652.36 and 1,879.38 is: 2,593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.49 : 4,652.36 = 1,879.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.49/4,652.36 = 1,879.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.49x = 4,652.36 × 1,879.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.49x = 8,743,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,743,542.94/3,371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.38

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