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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.19, 4,762.74 and 1,879.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.19, 4,762.74 and 1,879.35 is: 2,593.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.19 : 4,762.74 = 1,879.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.19/4,762.74 = 1,879.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.19x = 4,762.74 × 1,879.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.19x = 8,950,855.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950,855.42/3,451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.56

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