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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.56, 4,649.93 and 1,877.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.56, 4,649.93 and 1,877.45 is: 2,590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.56 : 4,649.93 = 1,877.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.56/4,649.93 = 1,877.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.56x = 4,649.93 × 1,877.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.56x = 8,729,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,729,988.12/3,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.84

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