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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.78, 4,649.88 and 1,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.78, 4,649.88 and 1,877.60 is: 2,590.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.78 : 4,649.88 = 1,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.78/4,649.88 = 1,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.78x = 4,649.88 × 1,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.78x = 8,730,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,730,591.44/3,369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.85

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