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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.65, 4,761.96 and 1,878.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.65, 4,761.96 and 1,878.77 is: 2,592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.65 : 4,761.96 = 1,878.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.65/4,761.96 = 1,878.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.65x = 4,761.96 × 1,878.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.65x = 8,946,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,946,627.59/3,450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.74

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