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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.75, 4,761.99 and 1,878.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.75, 4,761.99 and 1,878.85 is: 2,592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.75 : 4,761.99 = 1,878.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.75/4,761.99 = 1,878.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.75x = 4,761.99 × 1,878.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.75x = 8,947,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947,044.08/3,450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.78

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