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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.54, 4,644.08 and 1,873.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.54, 4,644.08 and 1,873.34 is: 2,585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.54 : 4,644.08 = 1,873.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.54/4,644.08 = 1,873.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.54x = 4,644.08 × 1,873.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.54x = 8,699,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,699,940.83/3,365.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.01

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