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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.70, 4,660.13 and 1,884.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.70, 4,660.13 and 1,884.42 is: 2,600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.70 : 4,660.13 = 1,884.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.70/4,660.13 = 1,884.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.70x = 4,660.13 × 1,884.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.70x = 8,781,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,781,632.75/3,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.66

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