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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.66, 4,643.20 and 1,872.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.66, 4,643.20 and 1,872.55 is: 2,584.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.66 : 4,643.20 = 1,872.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.66/4,643.20 = 1,872.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.66x = 4,643.20 × 1,872.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.66x = 8,694,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694,620.60/3,364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.10

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