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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.70, 4,635.86 and 1,867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.70, 4,635.86 and 1,867.62 is: 2,577.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.70 : 4,635.86 = 1,867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.70/4,635.86 = 1,867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.70x = 4,635.86 × 1,867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.70x = 8,658,024.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658,024.85/3,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.02

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