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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.54, 4,641.19 and 1,871.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.54, 4,641.19 and 1,871.48 is: 2,582.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.54 : 4,641.19 = 1,871.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.54/4,641.19 = 1,871.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.54x = 4,641.19 × 1,871.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.54x = 8,685,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,685,861.70/3,363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.36

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