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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.08, 4,650.32 and 1,877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.08, 4,650.32 and 1,877.80 is: 2,591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.08 : 4,650.32 = 1,877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.08/4,650.32 = 1,877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.08x = 4,650.32 × 1,877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.08x = 8,732,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,732,370.90/3,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.15

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