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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.30, 4,649.08 and 1,876.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.30, 4,649.08 and 1,876.88 is: 2,589.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.30 : 4,649.08 = 1,876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.30/4,649.08 = 1,876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.30x = 4,649.08 × 1,876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.30x = 8,725,765.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,725,765.27/3,369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.79

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