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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.65, 4,653.77 and 1,976.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.65, 4,653.77 and 1,976.13 is: 2,725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.65 : 4,653.77 = 1,976.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.65/4,653.77 = 1,976.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.65x = 4,653.77 × 1,976.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.65x = 9,196,444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,196,444.63/3,373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.96

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