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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.64, 4,659.88 and 1,884.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.64, 4,659.88 and 1,884.74 is: 2,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.64 : 4,659.88 = 1,884.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.64/4,659.88 = 1,884.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.64x = 4,659.88 × 1,884.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.64x = 8,782,662.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,782,662.23/3,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.01

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