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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.53, 4,642.79 and 1,872.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.53, 4,642.79 and 1,872.21 is: 2,583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.53 : 4,642.79 = 1,872.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.53/4,642.79 = 1,872.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.53x = 4,642.79 × 1,872.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.53x = 8,692,277.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,692,277.87/3,364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.50

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