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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.17, 4,638.15 and 1,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.17, 4,638.15 and 1,869 is: 2,579.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.17 : 4,638.15 = 1,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.17/4,638.15 = 1,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.17x = 4,638.15 × 1,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.17x = 8,668,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,668,702.35/3,361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.07

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