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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.92, 4,638.94 and 1,869.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.92, 4,638.94 and 1,869.86 is: 2,580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.92 : 4,638.94 = 1,869.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.92/4,638.94 = 1,869.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.92x = 4,638.94 × 1,869.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.92x = 8,674,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674,168.35/3,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.12

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