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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.37, 4,761.71 and 1,878.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.37, 4,761.71 and 1,878.43 is: 2,592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.37 : 4,761.71 = 1,878.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.37/4,761.71 = 1,878.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.37x = 4,761.71 × 1,878.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.37x = 8,944,538.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,944,538.92/3,450.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.34

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