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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.49, 4,659.79 and 1,884.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.49, 4,659.79 and 1,884.70 is: 2,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.49 : 4,659.79 = 1,884.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.49/4,659.79 = 1,884.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.49x = 4,659.79 × 1,884.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.49x = 8,782,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,782,286.94/3,376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.01

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