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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.85, 4,639.46 and 1,869.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.85, 4,639.46 and 1,869.92 is: 2,580.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.85 : 4,639.46 = 1,869.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.85/4,639.46 = 1,869.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.85x = 4,639.46 × 1,869.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.85x = 8,675,386.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,675,386.50/3,361.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.54

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