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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.20, 4,762.65 and 1,879.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.20, 4,762.65 and 1,879.29 is: 2,593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.20 : 4,762.65 = 1,879.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.20/4,762.65 = 1,879.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.20x = 4,762.65 × 1,879.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.20x = 8,950,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950,400.52/3,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.42

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