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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.08, 4,640.91 and 1,871.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.08, 4,640.91 and 1,871.06 is: 2,581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.08 : 4,640.91 = 1,871.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.08/4,640.91 = 1,871.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.08x = 4,640.91 × 1,871.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.08x = 8,683,421.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,683,421.06/3,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.98

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