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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.72, 4,640.40 and 1,870.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.72, 4,640.40 and 1,870.52 is: 2,581.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.72 : 4,640.40 = 1,870.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.72/4,640.40 = 1,870.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.72x = 4,640.40 × 1,870.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.72x = 8,679,937.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679,937.81/3,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.23

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