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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.37, 4,644.30 and 1,873.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.37, 4,644.30 and 1,873.45 is: 2,585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.37 : 4,644.30 = 1,873.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.37/4,644.30 = 1,873.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.37x = 4,644.30 × 1,873.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.37x = 8,700,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,700,863.84/3,365.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.41

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