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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.90, 4,654.11 and 1,976.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.90, 4,654.11 and 1,976.38 is: 2,726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.90 : 4,654.11 = 1,976.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.90/4,654.11 = 1,976.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.90x = 4,654.11 × 1,976.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.90x = 9,198,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,198,289.92/3,373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.31

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