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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.93, 4,639.58 and 1,869.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.93, 4,639.58 and 1,869.91 is: 2,580.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.93 : 4,639.58 = 1,869.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.93/4,639.58 = 1,869.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.93x = 4,639.58 × 1,869.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.93x = 8,675,597.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,675,597.04/3,361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.54

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