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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.64, 4,640.16 and 1,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.64, 4,640.16 and 1,870.44 is: 2,581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.64 : 4,640.16 = 1,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.64/4,640.16 = 1,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.64x = 4,640.16 × 1,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.64x = 8,679,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679,140.87/3,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.05

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