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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.02, 4,640.93 and 1,870.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.02, 4,640.93 and 1,870.92 is: 2,581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.02 : 4,640.93 = 1,870.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.02/4,640.93 = 1,870.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.02x = 4,640.93 × 1,870.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.02x = 8,682,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682,799.40/3,363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.85

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