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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.24, 4,649.42 and 1,877.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.24, 4,649.42 and 1,877.12 is: 2,590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.24 : 4,649.42 = 1,877.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.24/4,649.42 = 1,877.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.24x = 4,649.42 × 1,877.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.24x = 8,727,486.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,727,486.64/3,369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.34

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