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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.43, 4,647.99 and 1,876.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.43, 4,647.99 and 1,876.17 is: 2,588.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.43 : 4,647.99 = 1,876.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.43/4,647.99 = 1,876.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.43x = 4,647.99 × 1,876.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.43x = 8,720,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,720,419.40/3,368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.87

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