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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.39, 4,644.32 and 1,873.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.39, 4,644.32 and 1,873.26 is: 2,585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.39 : 4,644.32 = 1,873.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.39/4,644.32 = 1,873.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.39x = 4,644.32 × 1,873.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.39x = 8,700,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,700,009.52/3,365.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.15

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