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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.01, 4,640.93 and 1,870.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.01, 4,640.93 and 1,870.83 is: 2,581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.01 : 4,640.93 = 1,870.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.01/4,640.93 = 1,870.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.01x = 4,640.93 × 1,870.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.01x = 8,682,391.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682,391.07/3,363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.73

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