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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.26, 4,649.09 and 1,877.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.26, 4,649.09 and 1,877.06 is: 2,590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.26 : 4,649.09 = 1,877.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.26/4,649.09 = 1,877.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.26x = 4,649.09 × 1,877.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.26x = 8,726,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,726,588.24/3,369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.06

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