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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.22, 4,655.06 and 1,881.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.22, 4,655.06 and 1,881.23 is: 2,596.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.22 : 4,655.06 = 1,881.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.22/4,655.06 = 1,881.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.22x = 4,655.06 × 1,881.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.22x = 8,757,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,249.66/3,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.11

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