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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.52, 4,640.37 and 1,870.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.52, 4,640.37 and 1,870.35 is: 2,581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.52 : 4,640.37 = 1,870.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.52/4,640.37 = 1,870.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.52x = 4,640.37 × 1,870.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.52x = 8,679,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679,124.17/3,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.13

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