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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.31, 4,635.93 and 1,867.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.31, 4,635.93 and 1,867.39 is: 2,577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.31 : 4,635.93 = 1,867.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.31/4,635.93 = 1,867.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.31x = 4,635.93 × 1,867.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.31x = 8,657,084.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,657,084.74/3,359.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.05

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