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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.60, 4,640.36 and 1,870.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.60, 4,640.36 and 1,870.46 is: 2,581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.60 : 4,640.36 = 1,870.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.60/4,640.36 = 1,870.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.60x = 4,640.36 × 1,870.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.60x = 8,679,607.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679,607.77/3,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.22

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