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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.77, 4,639.28 and 1,869.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.77, 4,639.28 and 1,869.75 is: 2,580.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.77 : 4,639.28 = 1,869.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.77/4,639.28 = 1,869.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.77x = 4,639.28 × 1,869.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.77x = 8,674,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674,284.43/3,361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.27

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