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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.57, 4,761.84 and 1,878.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.57, 4,761.84 and 1,878.67 is: 2,592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.57 : 4,761.84 = 1,878.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.57/4,761.84 = 1,878.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.57x = 4,761.84 × 1,878.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.57x = 8,945,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,945,925.95/3,450.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.59

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