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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.88, 4,638.17 and 1,868.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.88, 4,638.17 and 1,868.94 is: 2,579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.88 : 4,638.17 = 1,868.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.88/4,638.17 = 1,868.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.88x = 4,638.17 × 1,868.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.88x = 8,668,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,668,468.74/3,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.22

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