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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.68, 4,654.80 and 1,975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.68, 4,654.80 and 1,975.68 is: 2,725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.68 : 4,654.80 = 1,975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.68/4,654.80 = 1,975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.68x = 4,654.80 × 1,975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.68x = 9,196,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,196,395.26/3,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.92

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