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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.87, 5,058.61 and 1,618.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.87, 5,058.61 and 1,618.83 is: 2,427.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.87 : 5,058.61 = 1,618.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.87/5,058.61 = 1,618.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.87x = 5,058.61 × 1,618.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.87x = 8,188,996.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,996.24/3,373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.18

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