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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.83, 4,763.54 and 1,879.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.83, 4,763.54 and 1,879.93 is: 2,594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.83 : 4,763.54 = 1,879.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.83/4,763.54 = 1,879.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.83x = 4,763.54 × 1,879.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.83x = 8,955,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955,111.69/3,451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.31

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