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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.90, 4,650.62 and 1,877.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.90, 4,650.62 and 1,877.78 is: 2,591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.90 : 4,650.62 = 1,877.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.90/4,650.62 = 1,877.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.90x = 4,650.62 × 1,877.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.90x = 8,732,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,732,843.46/3,369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.42

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