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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.84, 4,655.98 and 1,881.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.84, 4,655.98 and 1,881.89 is: 2,597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.84 : 4,655.98 = 1,881.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.84/4,655.98 = 1,881.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.84x = 4,655.98 × 1,881.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.84x = 8,762,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,042.20/3,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.05

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