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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.65, 4,650.13 and 1,877.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.65, 4,650.13 and 1,877.62 is: 2,591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.65 : 4,650.13 = 1,877.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.65/4,650.13 = 1,877.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.65x = 4,650.13 × 1,877.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.65x = 8,731,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,179.05/3,369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.12

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