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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.36, 4,648.40 and 1,876.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.36, 4,648.40 and 1,876.43 is: 2,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.36 : 4,648.40 = 1,876.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.36/4,648.40 = 1,876.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.36x = 4,648.40 × 1,876.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.36x = 8,722,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,722,364.59/3,368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.50

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