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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.44, 4,649.71 and 1,877.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.44, 4,649.71 and 1,877.28 is: 2,590.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.44 : 4,649.71 = 1,877.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.44/4,649.71 = 1,877.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.44x = 4,649.71 × 1,877.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.44x = 8,728,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,728,807.59/3,369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.58

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