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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.03, 4,637.10 and 1,868.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.03, 4,637.10 and 1,868.07 is: 2,578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.03 : 4,637.10 = 1,868.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.03/4,637.10 = 1,868.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.03x = 4,637.10 × 1,868.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.03x = 8,662,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662,427.40/3,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.08

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