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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.06, 4,649.23 and 1,876.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.06, 4,649.23 and 1,876.97 is: 2,590.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.06 : 4,649.23 = 1,876.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.06/4,649.23 = 1,876.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.06x = 4,649.23 × 1,876.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.06x = 8,726,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,726,479.20/3,369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.18

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