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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.60, 4,652.28 and 1,879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.60, 4,652.28 and 1,879.04 is: 2,592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.60 : 4,652.28 = 1,879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.60/4,652.28 = 1,879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.60x = 4,652.28 × 1,879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.60x = 8,741,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741,820.21/3,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.78

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