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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.67, 4,637.22 and 1,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.67, 4,637.22 and 1,868.60 is: 2,578.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.67 : 4,637.22 = 1,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.67/4,637.22 = 1,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.67x = 4,637.22 × 1,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.67x = 8,665,109.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,665,109.29/3,360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.39

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