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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.96, 4,636.98 and 1,867.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.96, 4,636.98 and 1,867.84 is: 2,577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.96 : 4,636.98 = 1,867.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.96/4,636.98 = 1,867.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.96x = 4,636.98 × 1,867.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.96x = 8,661,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661,136.72/3,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.75

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