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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.31, 4,637.19 and 1,868.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.31, 4,637.19 and 1,868.19 is: 2,578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.31 : 4,637.19 = 1,868.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.31/4,637.19 = 1,868.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.31x = 4,637.19 × 1,868.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.31x = 8,663,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663,151.99/3,360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.08

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