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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.98, 4,639.58 and 1,869.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.98, 4,639.58 and 1,869.96 is: 2,580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.98 : 4,639.58 = 1,869.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.98/4,639.58 = 1,869.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.98x = 4,639.58 × 1,869.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.98x = 8,675,819.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,675,819.67/3,361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.57

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