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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.52, 4,655.48 and 1,976.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.52, 4,655.48 and 1,976.28 is: 2,727.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.52 : 4,655.48 = 1,976.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.52/4,655.48 = 1,976.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.52x = 4,655.48 × 1,976.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.52x = 9,200,532.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200,532.01/3,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.28

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