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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.30, 4,644.15 and 1,873.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.30, 4,644.15 and 1,873.19 is: 2,585.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.30 : 4,644.15 = 1,873.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.30/4,644.15 = 1,873.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.30x = 4,644.15 × 1,873.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.30x = 8,699,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,699,352.12/3,365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.02

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