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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.29, 4,640.88 and 1,871.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.29, 4,640.88 and 1,871.01 is: 2,581.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.29 : 4,640.88 = 1,871.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.29/4,640.88 = 1,871.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.29x = 4,640.88 × 1,871.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.29x = 8,683,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,683,125.87/3,363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.74

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