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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.87, 4,637.96 and 1,868.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.87, 4,637.96 and 1,868.75 is: 2,578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.87 : 4,637.96 = 1,868.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.87/4,637.96 = 1,868.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.87x = 4,637.96 × 1,868.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.87x = 8,667,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,667,179.62/3,360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.85

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