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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.17, 4,649.74 and 1,877.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.17, 4,649.74 and 1,877.81 is: 2,590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.17 : 4,649.74 = 1,877.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.17/4,649.74 = 1,877.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.17x = 4,649.74 × 1,877.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.17x = 8,731,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,300.33/3,370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.76

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