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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.71, 4,655.79 and 1,881.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.71, 4,655.79 and 1,881.69 is: 2,596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.71 : 4,655.79 = 1,881.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.71/4,655.79 = 1,881.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.71x = 4,655.79 × 1,881.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.71x = 8,760,753.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760,753.49/3,373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.77

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