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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.58, 4,644.21 and 1,873.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.58, 4,644.21 and 1,873.38 is: 2,585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.58 : 4,644.21 = 1,873.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.58/4,644.21 = 1,873.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.58x = 4,644.21 × 1,873.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.58x = 8,700,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,700,370.13/3,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.10

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