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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.18, 4,762.69 and 1,879.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.18, 4,762.69 and 1,879.27 is: 2,593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.18 : 4,762.69 = 1,879.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.18/4,762.69 = 1,879.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.18x = 4,762.69 × 1,879.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.18x = 8,950,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950,380.44/3,451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.43

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