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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.53, 4,638.94 and 1,869.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.53, 4,638.94 and 1,869.48 is: 2,579.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.53 : 4,638.94 = 1,869.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.53/4,638.94 = 1,869.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.53x = 4,638.94 × 1,869.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.53x = 8,672,400.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672,400.88/3,361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.89

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