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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.30, 4,636.95 and 1,868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.30, 4,636.95 and 1,868.12 is: 2,577.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.30 : 4,636.95 = 1,868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.30/4,636.95 = 1,868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.30x = 4,636.95 × 1,868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.30x = 8,662,381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662,381.29/3,360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.86

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