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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.59, 4,654.70 and 1,881.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.59, 4,654.70 and 1,881.52 is: 2,596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.59 : 4,654.70 = 1,881.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.59/4,654.70 = 1,881.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.59x = 4,654.70 × 1,881.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.59x = 8,757,878.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,878.46/3,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.02

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