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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.76, 4,659.36 and 1,884.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.76, 4,659.36 and 1,884.62 is: 2,600.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.76 : 4,659.36 = 1,884.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.76/4,659.36 = 1,884.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.76x = 4,659.36 × 1,884.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.76x = 8,781,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,781,123.04/3,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.46

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