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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.68, 4,655.34 and 1,881.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.68, 4,655.34 and 1,881.57 is: 2,596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.68 : 4,655.34 = 1,881.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.68/4,655.34 = 1,881.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.68x = 4,655.34 × 1,881.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.68x = 8,759,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,759,348.08/3,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.38

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