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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.26, 4,660.05 and 1,885.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.26, 4,660.05 and 1,885.12 is: 2,601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.26 : 4,660.05 = 1,885.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.26/4,660.05 = 1,885.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.26x = 4,660.05 × 1,885.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.26x = 8,784,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,784,753.46/3,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.15

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