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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.35, 4,641.48 and 1,871.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.35, 4,641.48 and 1,871.33 is: 2,582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.35 : 4,641.48 = 1,871.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.35/4,641.48 = 1,871.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.35x = 4,641.48 × 1,871.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.35x = 8,685,717.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,685,717.56/3,363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.46

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