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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.02, 4,647.72 and 1,876

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.02, 4,647.72 and 1,876 is: 2,588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.02 : 4,647.72 = 1,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.02/4,647.72 = 1,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.02x = 4,647.72 × 1,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.02x = 8,719,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,719,122.72/3,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.80

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