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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.87, 4,658.70 and 1,883.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.87, 4,658.70 and 1,883.70 is: 2,599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.87 : 4,658.70 = 1,883.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.87/4,658.70 = 1,883.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.87x = 4,658.70 × 1,883.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.87x = 8,775,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,583.77/3,375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.50

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