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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.88, 4,636.54 and 1,867.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.88, 4,636.54 and 1,867.69 is: 2,577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.88 : 4,636.54 = 1,867.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.88/4,636.54 = 1,867.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.88x = 4,636.54 × 1,867.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.88x = 8,659,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,627.52/3,359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.36

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