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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.94, 4,654.78 and 1,881.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.94, 4,654.78 and 1,881.18 is: 2,596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.94 : 4,654.78 = 1,881.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.94/4,654.78 = 1,881.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.94x = 4,654.78 × 1,881.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.94x = 8,756,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,756,479.04/3,372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.10

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