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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.74, 4,642.98 and 1,872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.74, 4,642.98 and 1,872.60 is: 2,583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.74 : 4,642.98 = 1,872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.74/4,642.98 = 1,872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.74x = 4,642.98 × 1,872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.74x = 8,694,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694,444.35/3,364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.99

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