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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.08, 4,654.01 and 1,881.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.08, 4,654.01 and 1,881.01 is: 2,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.08 : 4,654.01 = 1,881.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.08/4,654.01 = 1,881.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.08x = 4,654.01 × 1,881.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.08x = 8,754,252.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,754,252.38/3,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.33

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