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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.98, 4,662.39 and 1,981.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.98, 4,662.39 and 1,981.18 is: 2,734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.98 : 4,662.39 = 1,981.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.98/4,662.39 = 1,981.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.98x = 4,662.39 × 1,981.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.98x = 9,237,033.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,237,033.82/3,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.48

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