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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.09, 4,649.55 and 1,877.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.09, 4,649.55 and 1,877.02 is: 2,590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.09 : 4,649.55 = 1,877.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.09/4,649.55 = 1,877.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.09x = 4,649.55 × 1,877.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.09x = 8,727,316.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,727,316.39/3,369.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.40

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