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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.20, 4,640.68 and 1,871.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.20, 4,640.68 and 1,871.11 is: 2,581.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.20 : 4,640.68 = 1,871.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.20/4,640.68 = 1,871.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.20x = 4,640.68 × 1,871.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.20x = 8,683,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,683,222.75/3,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.83

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