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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.92, 4,640.79 and 1,870.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.92, 4,640.79 and 1,870.76 is: 2,581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.92 : 4,640.79 = 1,870.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.92/4,640.79 = 1,870.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.92x = 4,640.79 × 1,870.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.92x = 8,681,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681,822.92/3,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.63

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