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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.50, 4,656.06 and 1,976.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.50, 4,656.06 and 1,976.25 is: 2,727.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.50 : 4,656.06 = 1,976.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.50/4,656.06 = 1,976.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.50x = 4,656.06 × 1,976.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.50x = 9,201,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,538.58/3,373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.59

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