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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.67, 4,650.33 and 1,877.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.67, 4,650.33 and 1,877.53 is: 2,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.67 : 4,650.33 = 1,877.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.67/4,650.33 = 1,877.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.67x = 4,650.33 × 1,877.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.67x = 8,731,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,134.08/3,369.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.10

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