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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.12, 4,649.52 and 1,877.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.12, 4,649.52 and 1,877.03 is: 2,590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.12 : 4,649.52 = 1,877.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.12/4,649.52 = 1,877.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.12x = 4,649.52 × 1,877.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.12x = 8,727,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,727,288.53/3,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.38

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