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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.81, 4,641.68 and 1,871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.81, 4,641.68 and 1,871.52 is: 2,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.81 : 4,641.68 = 1,871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.81/4,641.68 = 1,871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.81x = 4,641.68 × 1,871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.81x = 8,686,987.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,686,987.60/3,363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.48

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