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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.88, 4,650.32 and 1,877.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.88, 4,650.32 and 1,877.68 is: 2,591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.88 : 4,650.32 = 1,877.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.88/4,650.32 = 1,877.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.88x = 4,650.32 × 1,877.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.88x = 8,731,812.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,812.86/3,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.13

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