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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,449.62, 4,760.55 and 1,877.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,449.62, 4,760.55 and 1,877.71 is: 2,591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,449.62 : 4,760.55 = 1,877.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,449.62/4,760.55 = 1,877.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,449.62x = 4,760.55 × 1,877.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,449.62x = 8,938,922.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938,922.95/3,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.28

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