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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.76, 5,007.83 and 1,877.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.76, 5,007.83 and 1,877.82 is: 2,814.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.76 : 5,007.83 = 1,877.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.76/5,007.83 = 1,877.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.76x = 5,007.83 × 1,877.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.76x = 9,403,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,403,775.16/3,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.02

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