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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.54, 4,637.30 and 1,868.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.54, 4,637.30 and 1,868.46 is: 2,578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.54 : 4,637.30 = 1,868.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.54/4,637.30 = 1,868.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.54x = 4,637.30 × 1,868.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.54x = 8,664,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,664,609.56/3,360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.34

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