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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.59, 4,635.93 and 1,867.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.59, 4,635.93 and 1,867.35 is: 2,576.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.59 : 4,635.93 = 1,867.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.59/4,635.93 = 1,867.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.59x = 4,635.93 × 1,867.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.59x = 8,656,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656,903.89/3,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.77

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