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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.82, 4,763.48 and 1,879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.82, 4,763.48 and 1,879.88 is: 2,594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.82 : 4,763.48 = 1,879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.82/4,763.48 = 1,879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.82x = 4,763.48 × 1,879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.82x = 8,954,737.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,954,737.57/3,451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.21

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