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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.49, 4,637.37 and 1,868.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.49, 4,637.37 and 1,868.38 is: 2,578.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.49 : 4,637.37 = 1,868.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.49/4,637.37 = 1,868.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.49x = 4,637.37 × 1,868.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.49x = 8,664,369.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,664,369.36/3,360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.31

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