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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.74, 4,637.75 and 1,868.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.74, 4,637.75 and 1,868.58 is: 2,578.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.74 : 4,637.75 = 1,868.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.74/4,637.75 = 1,868.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.74x = 4,637.75 × 1,868.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.74x = 8,665,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,665,997.55/3,360.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.60

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