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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.26, 4,636.07 and 1,867.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.26, 4,636.07 and 1,867.42 is: 2,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.26 : 4,636.07 = 1,867.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.26/4,636.07 = 1,867.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.26x = 4,636.07 × 1,867.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.26x = 8,657,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,657,489.84/3,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.20

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