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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.71, 4,659.94 and 1,884.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.71, 4,659.94 and 1,884.62 is: 2,600.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.71 : 4,659.94 = 1,884.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.71/4,659.94 = 1,884.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.71x = 4,659.94 × 1,884.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.71x = 8,782,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,782,216.12/3,376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.82

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