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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.56, 4,652.90 and 1,879.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.56, 4,652.90 and 1,879.56 is: 2,593.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.56 : 4,652.90 = 1,879.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.56/4,652.90 = 1,879.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.56x = 4,652.90 × 1,879.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.56x = 8,745,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,745,404.72/3,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.87

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