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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.94, 4,653.36 and 1,879.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.94, 4,653.36 and 1,879.98 is: 2,594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.94 : 4,653.36 = 1,879.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.94/4,653.36 = 1,879.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.94x = 4,653.36 × 1,879.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.94x = 8,748,223.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,748,223.73/3,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.42

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