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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.82, 4,640.28 and 1,870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.82, 4,640.28 and 1,870.54 is: 2,581.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.82 : 4,640.28 = 1,870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.82/4,640.28 = 1,870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.82x = 4,640.28 × 1,870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.82x = 8,679,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679,829.35/3,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.12

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