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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.59, 4,636.23 and 1,867.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.59, 4,636.23 and 1,867.46 is: 2,577.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.59 : 4,636.23 = 1,867.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.59/4,636.23 = 1,867.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.59x = 4,636.23 × 1,867.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.59x = 8,657,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,657,974.08/3,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.09

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