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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.49, 4,652.63 and 1,879.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.49, 4,652.63 and 1,879.31 is: 2,593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.49 : 4,652.63 = 1,879.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.49/4,652.63 = 1,879.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.49x = 4,652.63 × 1,879.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.49x = 8,743,734.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,743,734.09/3,371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.43

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