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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.79, 4,649.95 and 1,877.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.79, 4,649.95 and 1,877.42 is: 2,590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.79 : 4,649.95 = 1,877.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.79/4,649.95 = 1,877.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.79x = 4,649.95 × 1,877.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.79x = 8,729,909.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,729,909.13/3,369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.64

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