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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.57, 4,637.50 and 1,868.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.57, 4,637.50 and 1,868.55 is: 2,578.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.57 : 4,637.50 = 1,868.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.57/4,637.50 = 1,868.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.57x = 4,637.50 × 1,868.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.57x = 8,665,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,665,395.95/3,360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.55

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