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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.54, 4,636.40 and 1,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.54, 4,636.40 and 1,867.60 is: 2,577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.54 : 4,636.40 = 1,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.54/4,636.40 = 1,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.54x = 4,636.40 × 1,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.54x = 8,658,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658,940.64/3,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.42

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