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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.61, 4,636.03 and 1,867.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.61, 4,636.03 and 1,867.43 is: 2,576.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.61 : 4,636.03 = 1,867.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.61/4,636.03 = 1,867.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.61x = 4,636.03 × 1,867.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.61x = 8,657,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,657,461.50/3,359.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.92

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