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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.76, 4,642.82 and 1,872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.76, 4,642.82 and 1,872.64 is: 2,583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.76 : 4,642.82 = 1,872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.76/4,642.82 = 1,872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.76x = 4,642.82 × 1,872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.76x = 8,694,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694,307.79/3,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.93

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