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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.38, 4,657.97 and 1,883.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.38, 4,657.97 and 1,883.46 is: 2,599.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.38 : 4,657.97 = 1,883.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.38/4,657.97 = 1,883.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.38x = 4,657.97 × 1,883.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.38x = 8,773,122.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,773,122.35/3,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.15

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