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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.47, 4,644.39 and 1,873.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.47, 4,644.39 and 1,873.41 is: 2,585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.47 : 4,644.39 = 1,873.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.47/4,644.39 = 1,873.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.47x = 4,644.39 × 1,873.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.47x = 8,700,846.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,700,846.67/3,365.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.33

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