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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.68, 4,652.89 and 1,879.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.68, 4,652.89 and 1,879.61 is: 2,593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.68 : 4,652.89 = 1,879.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.68/4,652.89 = 1,879.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.68x = 4,652.89 × 1,879.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.68x = 8,745,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,745,601.18/3,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.84

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