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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.55, 4,649.43 and 1,877.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.55, 4,649.43 and 1,877.13 is: 2,590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.55 : 4,649.43 = 1,877.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.55/4,649.43 = 1,877.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.55x = 4,649.43 × 1,877.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.55x = 8,727,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,727,575.15/3,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.13

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