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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.70, 4,636.25 and 1,867.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.70, 4,636.25 and 1,867.55 is: 2,577.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.70 : 4,636.25 = 1,867.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.70/4,636.25 = 1,867.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.70x = 4,636.25 × 1,867.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.70x = 8,658,396.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658,396.17/3,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.13

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