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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.49, 4,544.84 and 1,877.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.49, 4,544.84 and 1,877.01 is: 2,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.49 : 4,544.84 = 1,877.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.49/4,544.84 = 1,877.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.49x = 4,544.84 × 1,877.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.49x = 8,530,697.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,530,697.78/3,293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.17

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