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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.49, 4,641.35 and 1,871.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.49, 4,641.35 and 1,871.36 is: 2,582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.49 : 4,641.35 = 1,871.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.49/4,641.35 = 1,871.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.49x = 4,641.35 × 1,871.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.49x = 8,685,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,685,636.74/3,363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.33

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