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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,334.64, 4,996.28 and 1,870.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,334.64, 4,996.28 and 1,870.16 is: 2,802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,334.64 : 4,996.28 = 1,870.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,334.64/4,996.28 = 1,870.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,334.64x = 4,996.28 × 1,870.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,334.64x = 9,343,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,343,843.00/3,334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.05

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