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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.99, 4,654.66 and 1,881.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.99, 4,654.66 and 1,881.02 is: 2,595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.99 : 4,654.66 = 1,881.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.99/4,654.66 = 1,881.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.99x = 4,654.66 × 1,881.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.99x = 8,755,508.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,755,508.55/3,372.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.77

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