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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.74, 4,659.84 and 1,884.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.74, 4,659.84 and 1,884.63 is: 2,600.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.74 : 4,659.84 = 1,884.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.74/4,659.84 = 1,884.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.74x = 4,659.84 × 1,884.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.74x = 8,782,074.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,782,074.26/3,376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.76

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