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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.33, 4,659.37 and 1,884.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.33, 4,659.37 and 1,884.31 is: 2,600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.33 : 4,659.37 = 1,884.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.33/4,659.37 = 1,884.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.33x = 4,659.37 × 1,884.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.33x = 8,779,717.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779,717.93/3,376.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.37

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