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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.76, 4,641.97 and 1,871.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.76, 4,641.97 and 1,871.59 is: 2,582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.76 : 4,641.97 = 1,871.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.76/4,641.97 = 1,871.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.76x = 4,641.97 × 1,871.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.76x = 8,687,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,687,864.63/3,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.78

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