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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.75, 4,637.67 and 1,868.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.75, 4,637.67 and 1,868.65 is: 2,578.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.75 : 4,637.67 = 1,868.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.75/4,637.67 = 1,868.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.75x = 4,637.67 × 1,868.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.75x = 8,666,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666,182.05/3,360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.65

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