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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.65, 4,642.01 and 1,871.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.65, 4,642.01 and 1,871.61 is: 2,582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.65 : 4,642.01 = 1,871.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.65/4,642.01 = 1,871.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.65x = 4,642.01 × 1,871.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.65x = 8,688,032.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,688,032.34/3,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.92

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