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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.38, 4,642.92 and 1,872.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.38, 4,642.92 and 1,872.45 is: 2,584.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.38 : 4,642.92 = 1,872.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.38/4,642.92 = 1,872.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.38x = 4,642.92 × 1,872.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.38x = 8,693,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,693,635.55/3,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.02

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