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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.09, 4,649.48 and 1,877.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.09, 4,649.48 and 1,877.16 is: 2,590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.09 : 4,649.48 = 1,877.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.09/4,649.48 = 1,877.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.09x = 4,649.48 × 1,877.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.09x = 8,727,817.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,727,817.37/3,369.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.55

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