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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.06, 4,648.95 and 1,876.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.06, 4,648.95 and 1,876.95 is: 2,589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.06 : 4,648.95 = 1,876.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.06/4,648.95 = 1,876.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.06x = 4,648.95 × 1,876.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.06x = 8,725,846.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,725,846.70/3,369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.99

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