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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.82, 4,637.49 and 1,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.82, 4,637.49 and 1,868.44 is: 2,578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.82 : 4,637.49 = 1,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.82/4,637.49 = 1,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.82x = 4,637.49 × 1,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.82x = 8,664,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,664,860.22/3,360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.20

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