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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.78, 4,658.60 and 1,883.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.78, 4,658.60 and 1,883.73 is: 2,599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.78 : 4,658.60 = 1,883.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.78/4,658.60 = 1,883.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.78x = 4,658.60 × 1,883.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.78x = 8,775,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,544.58/3,375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.56

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