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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.68, 4,639.12 and 1,869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.68, 4,639.12 and 1,869.68 is: 2,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.68 : 4,639.12 = 1,869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.68/4,639.12 = 1,869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.68x = 4,639.12 × 1,869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.68x = 8,673,669.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673,669.88/3,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.16

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