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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.35, 4,644.24 and 1,873.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.35, 4,644.24 and 1,873.33 is: 2,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.35 : 4,644.24 = 1,873.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.35/4,644.24 = 1,873.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.35x = 4,644.24 × 1,873.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.35x = 8,700,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,700,194.12/3,365.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.23

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