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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.99, 4,638.46 and 1,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.99, 4,638.46 and 1,869.20 is: 2,579.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.99 : 4,638.46 = 1,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.99/4,638.46 = 1,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.99x = 4,638.46 × 1,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.99x = 8,670,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670,209.43/3,360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.66

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