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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.55, 4,761.73 and 1,878.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.55, 4,761.73 and 1,878.64 is: 2,592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.55 : 4,761.73 = 1,878.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.55/4,761.73 = 1,878.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.55x = 4,761.73 × 1,878.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.55x = 8,945,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,945,576.45/3,450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.51

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