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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.70, 4,637.24 and 1,868.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.70, 4,637.24 and 1,868.61 is: 2,578.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.70 : 4,637.24 = 1,868.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.70/4,637.24 = 1,868.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.70x = 4,637.24 × 1,868.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.70x = 8,665,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,665,183.69/3,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.39

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