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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.35, 4,637.43 and 1,868.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.35, 4,637.43 and 1,868.22 is: 2,578.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.35 : 4,637.43 = 1,868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.35/4,637.43 = 1,868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.35x = 4,637.43 × 1,868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.35x = 8,663,739.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663,739.47/3,360.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.23

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