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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,449.08, 4,759.82 and 1,877.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,449.08, 4,759.82 and 1,877.28 is: 2,590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,449.08 : 4,759.82 = 1,877.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,449.08/4,759.82 = 1,877.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,449.08x = 4,759.82 × 1,877.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,449.08x = 8,935,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,935,514.89/3,449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.70

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