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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.27, 4,761.35 and 1,878.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.27, 4,761.35 and 1,878.39 is: 2,592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.27 : 4,761.35 = 1,878.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.27/4,761.35 = 1,878.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.27x = 4,761.35 × 1,878.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.27x = 8,943,672.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,943,672.23/3,450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.17

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