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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.59, 4,638.99 and 1,869.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.59, 4,638.99 and 1,869.46 is: 2,579.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.59 : 4,638.99 = 1,869.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.59/4,638.99 = 1,869.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.59x = 4,638.99 × 1,869.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.59x = 8,672,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672,406.25/3,361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.85

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