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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.94, 4,640.36 and 1,870.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.94, 4,640.36 and 1,870.86 is: 2,581.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.94 : 4,640.36 = 1,870.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.94/4,640.36 = 1,870.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.94x = 4,640.36 × 1,870.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.94x = 8,681,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681,454.56/3,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.51

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