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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.57, 4,655.51 and 1,881.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.57, 4,655.51 and 1,881.46 is: 2,596.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.57 : 4,655.51 = 1,881.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.57/4,655.51 = 1,881.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.57x = 4,655.51 × 1,881.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.57x = 8,759,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,759,146.44/3,373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.40

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