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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.77, 4,652.49 and 1,879.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.77, 4,652.49 and 1,879.64 is: 2,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.77 : 4,652.49 = 1,879.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.77/4,652.49 = 1,879.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.77x = 4,652.49 × 1,879.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.77x = 8,745,017.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,745,017.93/3,371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.60

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