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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.95, 4,639.46 and 1,869.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.95, 4,639.46 and 1,869.86 is: 2,580.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.95 : 4,639.46 = 1,869.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.95/4,639.46 = 1,869.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.95x = 4,639.46 × 1,869.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.95x = 8,675,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,675,140.68/3,361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.39

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