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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.93, 4,762.41 and 1,879.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.93, 4,762.41 and 1,879.14 is: 2,593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.93 : 4,762.41 = 1,879.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.93/4,762.41 = 1,879.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.93x = 4,762.41 × 1,879.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.93x = 8,949,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,949,235.13/3,450.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.28

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