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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.35, 4,659.51 and 1,884.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.35, 4,659.51 and 1,884.27 is: 2,600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.35 : 4,659.51 = 1,884.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.35/4,659.51 = 1,884.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.35x = 4,659.51 × 1,884.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.35x = 8,779,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779,765.49/3,376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.38

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