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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.52, 4,644.41 and 1,873.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.52, 4,644.41 and 1,873.50 is: 2,585.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.52 : 4,644.41 = 1,873.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.52/4,644.41 = 1,873.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.52x = 4,644.41 × 1,873.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.52x = 8,701,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,292.77/3,365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.42

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