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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.95, 4,636.20 and 1,867.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.95, 4,636.20 and 1,867.86 is: 2,577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.95 : 4,636.20 = 1,867.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.95/4,636.20 = 1,867.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.95x = 4,636.20 × 1,867.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.95x = 8,659,779.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,779.54/3,359.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.36

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