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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.12, 4,654.56 and 1,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.12, 4,654.56 and 1,975.60 is: 2,726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.12 : 4,654.56 = 1,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.12/4,654.56 = 1,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.12x = 4,654.56 × 1,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.12x = 9,195,548.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,195,548.74/3,373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.13

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