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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.99, 4,668.50 and 1,870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.99, 4,668.50 and 1,870.54 is: 2,581.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.99 : 4,668.50 = 1,870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.99/4,668.50 = 1,870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.99x = 4,668.50 × 1,870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.99x = 8,732,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,732,615.99/3,382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.33

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