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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.36, 4,644.14 and 1,873.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.36, 4,644.14 and 1,873.27 is: 2,585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.36 : 4,644.14 = 1,873.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.36/4,644.14 = 1,873.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.36x = 4,644.14 × 1,873.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.36x = 8,699,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,699,728.14/3,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.08

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