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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.08, 4,649.41 and 1,876.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.08, 4,649.41 and 1,876.96 is: 2,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.08 : 4,649.41 = 1,876.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.08/4,649.41 = 1,876.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.08x = 4,649.41 × 1,876.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.08x = 8,726,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,726,756.59/3,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.25

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