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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.76, 4,763.42 and 1,879.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.76, 4,763.42 and 1,879.86 is: 2,594.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.76 : 4,763.42 = 1,879.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.76/4,763.42 = 1,879.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.76x = 4,763.42 × 1,879.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.76x = 8,954,553.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,954,553.32/3,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.20

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