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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.08, 4,544.71 and 1,877.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.08, 4,544.71 and 1,877.21 is: 2,590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.08 : 4,544.71 = 1,877.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.08/4,544.71 = 1,877.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.08x = 4,544.71 × 1,877.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.08x = 8,531,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,531,358.20/3,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.70

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