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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.90, 4,636.94 and 1,867.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.90, 4,636.94 and 1,867.77 is: 2,577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.90 : 4,636.94 = 1,867.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.90/4,636.94 = 1,867.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.90x = 4,636.94 × 1,867.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.90x = 8,660,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660,737.42/3,359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.68

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