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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.95, 4,676.89 and 1,876.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.95, 4,676.89 and 1,876.71 is: 2,589.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.95 : 4,676.89 = 1,876.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.95/4,676.89 = 1,876.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.95x = 4,676.89 × 1,876.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.95x = 8,777,133.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777,133.46/3,388.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.93

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