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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.78, 4,762.14 and 1,878.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.78, 4,762.14 and 1,878.88 is: 2,592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.78 : 4,762.14 = 1,878.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.78/4,762.14 = 1,878.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.78x = 4,762.14 × 1,878.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.78x = 8,947,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947,489.60/3,450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.89

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