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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.29, 4,641.36 and 1,871.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.29, 4,641.36 and 1,871.27 is: 2,582.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.29 : 4,641.36 = 1,871.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.29/4,641.36 = 1,871.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.29x = 4,641.36 × 1,871.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.29x = 8,685,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,685,207.50/3,363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.36

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