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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.62, 5,003.14 and 1,874.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.62, 5,003.14 and 1,874.69 is: 2,809.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.62 : 5,003.14 = 1,874.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.62/5,003.14 = 1,874.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.62x = 5,003.14 × 1,874.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.62x = 9,379,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379,344.35/3,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.35

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