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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.36, 4,642.96 and 1,872.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.36, 4,642.96 and 1,872.22 is: 2,583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.36 : 4,642.96 = 1,872.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.36/4,642.96 = 1,872.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.36x = 4,642.96 × 1,872.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.36x = 8,692,642.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,692,642.57/3,364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.74

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