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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.93, 4,642.38 and 1,871.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.93, 4,642.38 and 1,871.91 is: 2,583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.93 : 4,642.38 = 1,871.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.93/4,642.38 = 1,871.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.93x = 4,642.38 × 1,871.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.93x = 8,690,117.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,690,117.55/3,363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.32

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