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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.91, 4,659.01 and 1,883.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.91, 4,659.01 and 1,883.89 is: 2,599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.91 : 4,659.01 = 1,883.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.91/4,659.01 = 1,883.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.91x = 4,659.01 × 1,883.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.91x = 8,777,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777,045.99/3,375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.91

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