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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.58, 4,637.90 and 1,868.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.58, 4,637.90 and 1,868.47 is: 2,578.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.58 : 4,637.90 = 1,868.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.58/4,637.90 = 1,868.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.58x = 4,637.90 × 1,868.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.58x = 8,665,770.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,665,770.09/3,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.66

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