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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,379.27, 4,663.34 and 1,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,379.27, 4,663.34 and 1,887.20 is: 2,604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,379.27 : 4,663.34 = 1,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,379.27/4,663.34 = 1,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,379.27x = 4,663.34 × 1,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,379.27x = 8,800,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,800,673.29/3,379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.31

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