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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.96, 4,641.96 and 1,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.96, 4,641.96 and 1,871.96 is: 2,583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.96 : 4,641.96 = 1,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.96/4,641.96 = 1,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.96x = 4,641.96 × 1,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.96x = 8,689,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,689,563.44/3,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.14

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