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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.96, 4,636.80 and 1,867.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.96, 4,636.80 and 1,867.94 is: 2,577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.96 : 4,636.80 = 1,867.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.96/4,636.80 = 1,867.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.96x = 4,636.80 × 1,867.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.96x = 8,661,264.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661,264.19/3,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.79

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