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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.54, 4,652.91 and 1,879.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.54, 4,652.91 and 1,879.79 is: 2,594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.54 : 4,652.91 = 1,879.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.54/4,652.91 = 1,879.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.54x = 4,652.91 × 1,879.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.54x = 8,746,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,746,470.42/3,371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.21

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