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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.91, 4,661.64 and 1,885.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.91, 4,661.64 and 1,885.98 is: 2,602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.91 : 4,661.64 = 1,885.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.91/4,661.64 = 1,885.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.91x = 4,661.64 × 1,885.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.91x = 8,791,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,791,759.81/3,377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.72

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