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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.30, 4,649.16 and 1,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.30, 4,649.16 and 1,877 is: 2,590.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.30 : 4,649.16 = 1,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.30/4,649.16 = 1,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.30x = 4,649.16 × 1,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.30x = 8,726,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,726,473.32/3,369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.00

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