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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.01, 4,660.25 and 1,961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.01, 4,660.25 and 1,961.52 is: 2,706.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.01 : 4,660.25 = 1,961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.01/4,660.25 = 1,961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.01x = 4,660.25 × 1,961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.01x = 9,141,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,141,178.55/3,377.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.89

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