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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.72, 4,640.63 and 1,870.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.72, 4,640.63 and 1,870.77 is: 2,581.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.72 : 4,640.63 = 1,870.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.72/4,640.63 = 1,870.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.72x = 4,640.63 × 1,870.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.72x = 8,681,542.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681,542.03/3,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.71

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