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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.10, 4,642.50 and 1,872.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.10, 4,642.50 and 1,872.08 is: 2,583.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.10 : 4,642.50 = 1,872.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.10/4,642.50 = 1,872.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.10x = 4,642.50 × 1,872.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.10x = 8,691,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,691,108.19/3,364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.49

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