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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.46, 4,658.27 and 1,883.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.46, 4,658.27 and 1,883.49 is: 2,599.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.46 : 4,658.27 = 1,883.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.46/4,658.27 = 1,883.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.46x = 4,658.27 × 1,883.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.46x = 8,773,804.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,773,804.96/3,375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.29

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