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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.65, 4,640.63 and 1,870.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.65, 4,640.63 and 1,870.61 is: 2,581.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.65 : 4,640.63 = 1,870.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.65/4,640.63 = 1,870.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.65x = 4,640.63 × 1,870.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.65x = 8,680,776.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,680,776.33/3,362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.53

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