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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.47, 4,641.62 and 1,871.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.47, 4,641.62 and 1,871.45 is: 2,582.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.47 : 4,641.62 = 1,871.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.47/4,641.62 = 1,871.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.47x = 4,641.62 × 1,871.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.47x = 8,686,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,686,562.00/3,363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.62

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