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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.83, 4,655.28 and 1,881.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.83, 4,655.28 and 1,881.39 is: 2,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.83 : 4,655.28 = 1,881.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.83/4,655.28 = 1,881.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.83x = 4,655.28 × 1,881.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.83x = 8,758,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,758,397.24/3,373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.98

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