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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.91, 4,655.86 and 1,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.91, 4,655.86 and 1,881.76 is: 2,596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.91 : 4,655.86 = 1,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.91/4,655.86 = 1,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.91x = 4,655.86 × 1,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.91x = 8,761,211.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761,211.11/3,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.75

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