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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.53, 4,640.34 and 1,870.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.53, 4,640.34 and 1,870.58 is: 2,581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.53 : 4,640.34 = 1,870.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.53/4,640.34 = 1,870.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.53x = 4,640.34 × 1,870.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.53x = 8,680,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,680,127.20/3,362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.43

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